Which film genre generates the most Best Picture nominations?
Comedies
War films
Biopics*
Musicals
Historically, biographies have proven to be most popular with Academy voters.
Both actresses in these films earned Oscar nominations in the Lead Actress category except for
ALL ABOUT EVE (Anne Baxter, Bette Davis)
JULIA (Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave)*
TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger)
THELMA & LOUISE (Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon)
Although she played the title role, Redgrave won the award for Best Supporting Actress.
