55th British Academy Film Awards 2002
The 55th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 24 February 2002 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 2001. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, accolades were handed out for feature-length films and documentaries screened in British cinemas during that year. Notable winners included The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for Best Film and Peter Jackson for Best Director, while Russell Crowe and Judi Dench also received acting honors. This ceremony is also notable for Eddie Murphy's nomination for his voice role in Shrek, the only voice-over performance ever nominated in BAFTA history.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
19
Total movie wins
9
Total people nominations
24
Total people wins
7
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Comedy
Most Nominations
Judi Dench
Best Film
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Best Direction
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Best Actor in a Leading Role
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Best Actress in a Leading Role
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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Best Original Screenplay
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Best Adapted Screenplay
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Best Cinematography
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Best Costume Design
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Best Editing
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Best Makeup and Hair
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Best Original Music
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Best Production Design
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Best Sound
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Best Special Visual Effects
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Outstanding British Film
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Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
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All winners and nominees
Best Film
Best Direction
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Original Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Costume Design
Best Editing
Best Makeup and Hair
Best Original Music
Best Production Design
Best Sound
Best Special Visual Effects
Outstanding British Film
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
