The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929.

The Oscars have always been held in Los Angeles.

Al Pacino won an Oscar for his performance in "The Godfater".

The Oscar statuette depicts a knight holding a sword.

Shrek won the Oscar for best animated film in the 2002 ceremony.

The Academy Award for Best Picture is presented to the film's director only.

Meryl Streep holds the record for the most Academy Awards won by an individual.

Katharine Hepburn won four Academy Awards for Best Actress.