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Tiger32 · 03-26-2002, 12:21 AM

I was watching the Oscars last night, and I saw a number of familiar faces, I began thinking how many sitcom stars have an Oscar to their credit.

Let's see, I can think of 5:

Ernest Bourgnine
Sally Field (2 Oscars)
Tom Hanks (2 Oscars)
Helen Hunt
Ron Howard (2 Oscars)

If I left out any names feel free to add to this list:

Janice · 03-26-2002, 01:22 AM

Former sitcom stars turned Oscar winners include Patty Duke, Shirley Booth and Donna Reed.
Those who were nominated but didn't bring home the Gold are Doris Day, Mary Tyler Moore, Burt Reynolds, Judd Hirsch, John Lithgow and Rob Reiner.
I'm sure I'm missing a few.
A good website to find out Academy Award nominations and winners is www.littlegoldenguy.com

jayman75 · 03-26-2002, 01:49 AM

I know Cloris Leachman won an Oscar, but I can't remember for what.

Janice · 03-26-2002, 11:04 AM

Cloris Leachman won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for The Last Picture Show in 1971.

Tiger32 · 03-26-2002, 04:32 PM

I almost forgot Marissa Tomei.

03-26-2002, 04:40 PM

Helen Hunt.

Tiger32 · 03-26-2002, 05:33 PM

I already listed Helen Hunt.

dawsongirl · 03-26-2002, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tiger32
I almost forgot Marissa Tomei.

What show was she in?

Tiger32 · 03-26-2002, 10:27 PM

Marissa Tomei was in the original cast of A Different World. She left after the first year.

She won her Oscar for her great performance in "My Cousin Vinny".

Mysty Eyes · 03-27-2002, 12:17 AM

For Best Supporting Actor...

1997--Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting

Tiger32 · 03-27-2002, 12:45 AM

Good job Mysty Eyes, how can I forget the star of Mork and Mindy.

TMC · 03-27-2002, 02:17 AM

*Geena Davis

*Donna Reed

*Shirley Jones

*Art Carney

*Mary Steenburgen

Da_Diva001 · 03-28-2002, 06:02 PM

Don't forget the unforgettable performance of Mr. Denzel Washington on the 80's version of ER titled (St. Elsewhere)

Tiger32 · 03-29-2002, 05:24 PM

St. Elsewhere was a drama not a sitcom. We are only talking about sitcom stars, not actors who starred in dramatic series.

TMC · 03-30-2002, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tiger32
St. Elsewhere was a drama not a sitcom. We are only talking about sitcom stars, not actors who starred in dramatic series.

If expanding the list to hour long dramas is the case...:
*Sally Field (The Court)

*Michael Douglas (The Streets of San Francisco)

*Martin Landau (Mission: Impossible)

*Richard Dreyfuss & Marcia Gay Harden (The Education of Max Bickford)

03-26-2002, 12:21 AM	#1
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	How many sitcom stars have won Oscars? I was watching the Oscars last night, and I saw a number of familiar faces, I began thinking how many sitcom stars have an Oscar to their credit. Let's see, I can think of 5: Ernest Bourgnine Sally Field (2 Oscars) Tom Hanks (2 Oscars) Helen Hunt Ron Howard (2 Oscars) If I left out any names feel free to add to this list:

03-26-2002, 01:22 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	And the Oscar goes to.... Former sitcom stars turned Oscar winners include Patty Duke, Shirley Booth and Donna Reed. Those who were nominated but didn't bring home the Gold are Doris Day, Mary Tyler Moore, Burt Reynolds, Judd Hirsch, John Lithgow and Rob Reiner. I'm sure I'm missing a few. A good website to find out Academy Award nominations and winners is www.littlegoldenguy.com
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03-26-2002, 01:49 AM	#3
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	I know Cloris Leachman won an Oscar, but I can't remember for what.
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03-26-2002, 04:32 PM	#5
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	I almost forgot Marissa Tomei.
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03-26-2002, 04:40 PM	#6
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03-26-2002, 11:04 AM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Cloris Leachman won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for The Last Picture Show in 1971.

03-26-2002, 05:33 PM	#7
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	I already listed Helen Hunt.

03-26-2002, 10:27 PM	#9
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	Marissa Tomei was in the original cast of A Different World. She left after the first year. She won her Oscar for her great performance in "My Cousin Vinny".
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03-27-2002, 12:17 AM	#10
Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	For Best Supporting Actor... 1997--Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting

03-27-2002, 12:45 AM	#11
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	Good job Mysty Eyes, how can I forget the star of Mork and Mindy.

03-27-2002, 02:17 AM	#12
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,799	Geena Davis Donna Reed Shirley Jones Art Carney *Mary Steenburgen

03-28-2002, 06:02 PM	#13
Da_Diva001 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 72	Don't forget the unforgettable performance of Mr. Denzel Washington on the 80's version of ER titled (St. Elsewhere)

03-29-2002, 05:24 PM	#14
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	St. Elsewhere was a drama not a sitcom. We are only talking about sitcom stars, not actors who starred in dramatic series.