The Oscar Winners.


Here are the 79th Annual Academy Awards Winners.

Actor In A Supporting Role
Alan Arkin

Little Miss Sunshine


ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
I know you're not supposed to read but I'd be totally incoherent if I didn't. It's handwritten, it's short. More than anything, I am deeply moved by the open-hearted appreciation our small film has received. Which in these fragmented times speak so openly speak of the possibility of innocence, growth and connection.


Acting for me has always been and always will be a team sport. I cannot work at all unless I feel a spirit of unity around me. So my main sense of gratitude goes to the entire cast and crew and production team of Little Miss Sunshine for creating the same sense of joy and trust and community that the film speaks about. I'd like to thank the Academy, Fox Searchlight, my wife Suzanne, my sons Adam, Matthew and Tony for their endless support. My representation Estelle, Lee, Frank and Melody, and for the great teachers I've had throughout my life, both in and out of the profession. Thank you very much.

Four answers to four questions you want to knowWhat were your childhood dreams/ambitions?
I wanted to act ever since I was five years old.


What was your first big break?

My first real break was being asked to be in the original company of Second City in Chicago.


Tell us about your journey on the movie for which you are nominated?
Not much of a story there; I was sent the script by my manager and agent, fell in love with it and got offered the part. I found out later that the directors, Valerie and Jonathan had initially turned me down because they felt I was too virile for the part. It was the most flattering rejection I ever got.


What was your most amusing moment working on the movie?

I have a line in the film that tickled me so much I could barely say it. It's when I ask my grandson, played by Paul Dano, what his name is. We laughed our way through that moment until finally I had to say it without looking at him.


What was the hardest challenge/obstacle on the movie?
I was concerned about pulling Abigail into the van while it was in motion. We rehearsed it a lot, but it continued to feel dodgy. I was happy when it was over and we came out unscathed.


What was your most memorable moment working on this movie?

The most memorable aspect of the film was the endless invention bubbling up from the other cast members during the filming of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE there was an endless number of wonderful surprises by the other actors.



ACADEMY AWARDS HISTORY

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Alan Arkin. He was previously nominated for:


THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER (1968) -- Nominee, Actor
THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING (1966) -- Nominee, Actor





Visual Effects

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest


Animated Feature
Happy Feet


Short Film Live Action

West Bank Story


Short Film Animated
The Danish Poet


Costume Design

Marie Antoinette


Make-Up
Pan's Labyrinth


Actress In A Supporting Role

Jennifer Hudson
Dreamgirls


ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

Oh my God. I have to just take this moment in. I cannot believe this. Look what God can do. If my grandmother ... I didn't think I was going to win but, wow, if my grandmother was here to see me now. She was my biggest inspiration for everything because she was a singer and she had the passion for it but she never had the chance. And that was the thing that pushed me forward to continue. But I'm so grateful to have my mother here celebrating with me. My boyfriend, my sisters and my brothers back home, and then I've got two of them here. Thank you all for being here, and supporting me. I'd also like to thank Bill Condon, our director, who's a genius. Wow. Oh my God. Unbelievable cast. I'd like to thank the Academy. Definitely have to thank God again. I can't believe this. Wow, I don't know what to say but I thank you all for helping me keep the faith even when I didn't believe. Thank you and God bless you all. Jennifer Holliday, too.
SPECIAL ONLINE THANKS

Richard Lyons (acting coach)
Michael Bennett

Tom Eyen
All the original Dreamgirls

Larry Mark (producer)
Fellow nominees

Paramount
DreamWorks

Henry Krieger


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