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16 Memorable Moments From Oscar History

9. Hooray For Scorsese!

Throughout Oscar history, several performers have received what they call a “body of work” Academy Award. In other words, it’s the case of an actor or director who receives a nomination and a win for a picture that may not be his or her best work. John Wayne won his only Oscar for such a picture (sorry, The Quiet Man is better). The best part about Martin Scorsese’s win for 2006’s gangster masterpiece The Departed is that while the man undoubtedly deserved his own “body of work” award, he also deserved to win outright for the film for which he was nominated. Let’s not talk about the fact that Scorsese only holds one win for his nearly unmatchable filmography, but at least it’s something.

Martin Scorsese
theguardian.com

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