The Oscar statuette depicts a knight holding a sword.

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

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.

Katharine Hepburn won four Academy Awards for Best Actress.

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

The Oscars have always been held in Los Angeles.

The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929.