1962 Film Awards Season
Explore the most prestigious awards in cinema, celebrating excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical achievement.
The 34th Academy Awards honored movies released in 1961 and was held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on April 9, 1962. The ceremony featured memorable wins including Best Directing and Best Motion Picture for West Side Story, as well as Best Actor for Judgment at Nuremberg and Best Actress for Two Women. Special honors were also awarded with the Thalberg Award to Stanley Kramer and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to George Seaton.
Total movies nominated
16
Total movies awarded
20
The British Academy Film Awards, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, honour the best films of the previous year. The 15th edition, held in 1962, recognised the best films of 1961 in various categories including film, acting, screenplay, and emerging talent. The event celebrated both British and international cinematic excellence.
Total movies nominated
7
Total movies awarded
2
