Academy Awards (2004- 2005)

THE 76th ACADEMY AWARDS:

The 76th Academy Awards ceremony, honored the best films of 2003 and took place on February 29, 2004, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Actor Billy Crystal hosted for the eighth time. He first presided over the 62nd ceremony held in 1990 and had last hosted the 72nd ceremony held in 2000. With a new producer behind the ceremony the event was positively different. 

• Best Actor: Sean Penn – "Mystic River"
• Best Actress: Charlize Theron – "Monster"
• Best Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

THE 77th ACADEMY AWARDS:

The 77th Academy Awards honored the best films of 2004 and were held on February 27, 2005, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. They were hosted by comedian Chris Rock. At age 74 Clint Eastwood became the oldest director to win the Oscar. This was also the second straight year that he directed two Academy Award-winning performances.

Best Actor: Jamie Foxx – "Ray"

Best Actress: Hilary Swank – "Million Dollar Baby"

Best Movie: "Million Dollar Baby"