The Oscars ✭

: Officially named the Academy Award of Merit, the gold-plated figure depicts a knight holding a crusader's sword standing on a reel of film. 🗳️ How the Voting Works

: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress. The Oscars

: The top honor of the night, awarded to the producers of the best film overall. : Officially named the Academy Award of Merit,

: Held on May 16, 1929 , at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in front of around 270 guests. Best Supporting Actor

Winners are chosen from 24 competitive categories by the Academy's voting membership. The most prominent categories include: