2006 ceremony · films of 2005
The 78th Oscars
109 nominations in 24 categories.
Nominations and wins
The night's big films
3 of 8
3 of 6
3 of 6
0 of 6
1 of 5
1 of 5
Winners first
Every category
Best Picture
- Paul Haggis and Cathy Schulman, Producers
- Diana Ossana and James Schamus, Producers
- Grant Heslov, Producer
Best Director
Best Actor
- Philip Seymour Hoffman · Truman Capote
- Heath Ledger · Ennis Del Mar
- David Strathairn · Edward R. Murrow
- Terrence Howard · DJay
- Joaquin Phoenix · John R. Cash
Best Actress
- Reese Witherspoon · June Carter
- Judi Dench · Mrs. Laura Henderson
- Charlize Theron · Josey Aimes
- Keira Knightley · Elizabeth Bennet
- Felicity Huffman · Bree
Best Supporting Actor
- George Clooney · Bob Barnes
- William Hurt · Richie Cusack
- Jake Gyllenhaal · Jack Twist
- Paul Giamatti · Joe Gould
- Matt Dillon · Officer Ryan
Best Supporting Actress
- Rachel Weisz · Tessa Quayle
- Catherine Keener · Nelle Harper Lee
- Frances McDormand · Glory
Best Original Screenplay
- Screenplay by George Clooney & Grant Heslov
Written by Woody Allen
Written by Stephen Gaghan
Written by Noah Baumbach
Best Adapted Screenplay
- Screenplay by Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana
Screenplay by Josh Olson- Screenplay by Dan Futterman
- Screenplay by Tony Kushner and Eric Roth
Screenplay by Jeffrey Caine
Best International Feature
Announced as Foreign Language Film
South Africa- Italy
France
The Palestinian Territories
Best Animated Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Production Design
- Art Direction: John Myhre; Set Decoration: Gretchen Rau
- Art Direction: Jim Bissell; Set Decoration: Jan Pascale
Art Direction: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Stephenie McMillan
Art Direction: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Announced as Makeup
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Hustle & Flow · It's Hard Out Here For A PimpMusic and Lyric by Jordan Houston, Cedric Coleman and Paul Beauregard- Crash · In The DeepMusic by Kathleen \"Bird\" York and Michael Becker; Lyric by Kathleen \"Bird\" York
Transamerica · Travelin' ThruMusic and Lyric by Dolly Parton
Best Sound
Best Sound Editing
Best Visual Effects
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Short
Best Live Action Short
Not competitive
Honorary and special awards
Honorary Award
- Robert Altman
To Robert Altman in recognition of a career that has repeatedly reinvented the art form and inspired filmmakers and audiences alike.
Gordon E. Sawyer Award
- Gary Demos
Gary Demos
Medal of Commendation
- Don Hall
To Don Hall in appreciation for outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.