The 9th Academy Awards were held on March 4, 1937, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. They were hosted by George Jessel. This ceremony marked the first time in which the categories of Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress were awarded.
My Man Godfrey became the first film to receive nominations in all four acting categories. It also remains the only film not to get a Best Picture nomination or to win any award.
The 1936 Best Actress winner, Luise Rainer is, as of 2012, the earliest nominee or winner in any acting category who is still living. She also holds the record for the longest-lived acting winner ever, at age 102.
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