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Bob Hope hosted the 50th Academy Awards. In December 1977, the Academy announced that actor and comedian Bob Hope was chosen to host the 1978 ceremony. As a result of his selection, he became the first person to emcee the Oscars gala solo since the 40th ceremony held in 1968.
Memorable Moments. Ben Burtt. Special Achievement Award for Star Wars, with presenters Anthony Daniels as C-3PO and Mark Hamill. Vanessa Redgrave. Supporting Actress winner for Julia. John Williams. Original Score winner Star Wars, with presenters Olivia Newton-John and Henry Mancini. View More Memorable Moments.
- Jimmy Kimmel. 96th Academy Awards (2024) 95th Academy Awards (2023) 90th Academy Awards (2018) 89th Academy Awards (2017) The comedian and Emmy-winning late-night host presided over the 89th Academy Awards, joining an illustrious list of emcees who have hosted Hollywood’s biggest night.
- Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, Regina Hall. 94th Academy Awards (2022) The funny lady trio of Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall are set to take the Oscar stage together on Sunday, March 27.
- Chris Rock. 88th Academy Awards (2016) 77th Academy Awards (2005) The Emmy-winning comedian hosted twice, including in 2016, where he provided pointed commentary on the “#OscarSoWhite” controversy.
- Neil Patrick Harris. 87th Academy Awards (2015) The popular actor had great success as host of the Emmy’s and the Tony’s, but had less success as an Oscar host.
2017 - 89th Oscars: Jimmy Kimmel. 2016 - 88th Oscars: Chris Rock. 2015 - 87th Oscars: Neil Patrick Harris. 2014 - 86th Oscars: Ellen DeGeneres. 2013 - 85th Oscars: Seth MacFarlane. 2012 - 84th Oscars: Billy Crystal. 2011 - 83rd Oscars: James Franco and Anne Hathaway. 2010 - 82nd Oscars: Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.
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The 50th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored films released in 1977 and took place on April 3, 1978, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. During the ceremony, AMPAS presented Academy Awards in 22 categories. The ceremony, televised in the United States by ABC, was produced by Howard W. Koch and was directed by Marty ...
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The 50th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored films released in 1977 and took place on April 3, 1978, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. During the ceremony, AMPAS presented Academy Awards in 22 categories. The ceremony, televised in the United States by ABC, was produced by Howard W. Koch and was directed by Marty ...
