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Thursday, March 1st, 2018 5:57 PM

3 LIVE POLLS: Acting Triple Oscar Nominee Hat Tricks

First, think of how hard it would be to secure a single Oscar nomination by itself. Then, think how difficult it would be to secure three nominations in three different categories that need completely different skill sets. Finally, if you have been able to carry out both those herculean tasks; then how seemingly impossible it would be to do all these feats at the same time in a single movie. These individuals and their movies are definitely worth watching to appreciate the triumphant result of these Oscar-nominated "hat tricks".

1st Most Difficult Hat Trick:
Triple Oscar Nominee Actor-Writer-Director Hat Tricks
Which same person Oscar nominated actor-writer-director has the best same film total package in combined results for character portrayal, script writing and direction?

See the list of people who have achieved one of Oscars' rarest feats here:https://www.imdb.com/list/ls023779675/

Live Poll: https://www.imdb.com/poll/6Ni8b-KCEbM/

2nd Most Difficult Hat Trick:
Triple Oscar Nominee Actor-Writer-Producer Hat Tricks
Which same person Oscar nominated actor-writer-producer has the best same film total package in combined results for character portrayal, script writing and overall movie?

See the list of people who have achieved one of Oscars' rarest feats here:https://www.imdb.com/list/ls023710333/

Live Poll: https://www.imdb.com/poll/YG-l2Giy2KU/

3rd Most Difficult Hat Trick:
Triple Oscar Nominee Actor-Director-Producer Hat Tricks
Which same person Oscar nominated actor-director-producer has the best same film total package in combined results for character portrayal, direction and overall movie?

See the list of people who have achieved one of Oscars' rarest feats here:https://www.imdb.com/list/ls023774577/

Live Poll:
https://www.imdb.com/poll/KRIoEuKEW_Y/

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6 years ago

The 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs is the forthcoming playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL). The playoffs will begin on April 10, 2019, after the 2018–19 NHL season, and will end with the Stanley Cup Finals in June, to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.

In honor of the upcoming 2019 National Hockey League Stanley Cup and 2019 NCAA Collegiate Men's and Women's Frozen Four, a tribute to some of the most difficult Oscar hat tricks to achieve.

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1st Most Difficult Hat Trick:
Triple Oscar Nominee Actor-Writer-Director Hat Tricks

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2nd Most Difficult Hat Trick: Triple Oscar Nominee Actor-Writer-Producer Hat Tricks

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3rd Most Difficult Hat Trick: Triple Oscar Nominee Actor-Director-Producer Hat Tricks

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4th Most Difficult Hat Trick: Triple Oscar Nominee Writer-Director-Producer Hat Tricks

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6 years ago

'Good idea. My vote from #1: Woody Allen. Warren Beatty for 'Reds' for the others.

I think it may be a good idea to cite your source for the quote. 'Better to play if safe.


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REVISED INTRODUCTION
An ice hockey hat trick occurs when a player scores three goals in a single game. It is celebrated with fans throwing hats onto the ice from the stands.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, hat tricks in other fields are likewise "three successes of the same kind, especially consecutive ones within a limited period".  Hat tricks from other fields can be found in competitions, as varied as, Cricket, Marbles, Darts and Scrabble. The Oscar hat trick is similarly a rare and extraordinary feat, when an individual is thrice recognized for a single film by Academy voters.

In honor of the 2019 National Hockey League Stanley Cup and 2019 NCAA Collegiate Men's and Women's Frozen Four, a tribute to one of the rarest and most difficult hat tricks to achieve, the Oscar nomination hat trick.

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That looks great; thanks. : )

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Oh, I saw that you added options to #1 so my vote is Warren Beatty for 'Reds' for that one, too. : )

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I think they call that "a clean sweep" for Warren Beatty in 'Reds' .

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6 years ago

Hi Urb, It's entirely possible that I'm just so tired that I'm not seeing something correctly but I'm confused about this one: (The seemingly contradictory information is in bold.)

Triple Oscar Actor-Director-Producer Hat Tricks

Only three people, Warren Beatty, Kevin Costnerand Clint Eastwood in five movies have "officially" secured a rare Oscars triple by securing acting, directing and producing nominations for the same film. Prior to 1950, only one other person, Orson Wellesin a single film "unofficially" secured the same triple, but at that time Best Picture nominees were in the production company's name and not in the name of the credited producers.

Which same person Oscar nominated writer-director-producer has the best same film total package in combined results for character portrayal, direction and overall movie?

(Options: Eastwood, Beatty, and Welles, but no Costner.)

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6 years ago

Yes. there is a cut-n-paste error.
I have corrected  the question to specify
actor-director-producer
I also added a hat tricks hyperlink.

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6 years ago

For #1, actor-writer-director nominees, I believe Orson Welles and Warren Beatty also qualify.

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Thanks, I am in the process of re-checking them all now, as I compiled these lists from scratch from the Academy Awards of Merit categories nominations. Those two individuals received four nominations each actor-writer-director-producer in three films. Each of these instances should be listed on every one of these lists. I missed transferring them from the other lists. Thanks for catching the oversight.


Warren Beatty Heaven Can Wait Warren Beatty's Heaven Can Wait

Orson Welles Citizen Kane Orson Wells' Citizen Kane

Warren Beatty Reds Warren Beatty's Reds

sidenote: WRITER-DIRECTOR-PRODUCER EXCLUSION
executive producers are not eligible for Best Picture Oscars

George Lucas Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
George Lucas' Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope *(credited executive producer, but not eligible for Best Picture consideration)

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6 years ago

Also, for actor-writer-producer: Bradley Cooper.

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Thanks, added 2019 triple nominee

Bradley Cooper A Star Is Born Bardley Cooper's A Star Is Born

He came close on a director's nomination too. Although, I was happy with the five that got the nods in 2019. FYI, other doubles and triple close calls (aka snubs) Oscars: 8 Double Nominees for Best Actor and Best Director

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6 years ago

A fair comparison might be to the more difficult variation, "the Gordie Howe hat trick, wherein a player scores a goal, records an assist and gets in a fight all in one game. It is named after Hall of Famer Gordie Howe, who is known as "Mr. Hockey", because he is considered the most well rounded hockey player of all time. Howe could both set up and score goals, but also do everything well from killing penalties, back checking, and even fighting, when necessary."  Likewise, these triple Oscar nominations require a well-rounded individual to use different filmmaker skill sets and execute them flawlessly in a single project.

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6 years ago

Hi Urb, May I suggest one small edit to the Actor-Writer-Director poll? ('in bold below)

Only four people, Orson Welles, Woody Allen, Roberto Benigniand Warren Beatty, in five films have achieved a rare Oscars triple by securing acting, writing and directing nominations for the same film.

'Just added a comma after Beatty: without it, it's Beatty in five films, not all four directors combined.
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Corrected

Only four people, Orson Welles, Woody Allen, Roberto Benigni and Warren Beatty, in five films have achieved a rare Oscars triple by securing acting, writing and directing nominations for the same film.

Thanks for the help and in explaining my error.

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6 years ago

Live Pollhttps://www.imdb.com/poll/6Ni8b-KCEbM/?ref_=po_ho ("First Most Difficult Hat Trick") Applause, applause!

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Thanks, i just noticed a related poll that covers an expanded scope for those interested.

Live Poll: Triple crown of Oscar nominations
ElMaruecan82 includes the same film triples from Triple Oscar Nominee Actor-Writer-Director Hat Tricks, as well as, multiple film actors/directors/writers triples from John Huston, John Cassavetes, George Clooney, and Kenneth Branagh

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6 years ago

Typo in the second list: Bradley Cooper

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6 years ago

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Live Pollhttps://www.imdb.com/poll/YG-l2Giy2KU/?ref_=po_ho Cheers & applause!
(#2: Actor-Writer-Producer)

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Thanks

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POLL SUGGESTION HEADER ADDITION
I added a fifth catch-all poll suggestion option to cover any behind-the-camera Oscar nomination hat tricks not of the Triple Oscar Writer-Director-Producer Hat Trick variety.

5th Most Difficult Hat Trick: Triple Oscar Nominee Behind-the-Camera Hat Tricks

Which person Oscar nominated three times or more for same film behind-the-camera roles, including one other than writer, director, or producer, has the most impressive combined effort?

See the list of people who have achieved one of Oscars' rarest feats here:https://www.imdb.com/list/ls044350121/

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POLL SUGGESTION HEADER ADDITION

5th Most Difficult Hat Trick: Triple Oscar Nominee Behind-the-Camera Hat Tricks
still needs to be added, it is posted above.

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