Asked by Jamie Willyard on May 18, 2024
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Name the first African American to win an Oscar (for her work in Gone with the Wind) .
A) Olivia de Havilland
B) Vivien Leigh
C) Hattie McDaniel
D) Margaret Mitchell
Hattie McDaniel
The first African American to win an Oscar, for her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind" (1939), breaking racial barriers in the film industry.
African American
Referring to Americans of African ancestry, and often used within contexts discussing cultural, social, and political issues related to this community.
- Understand significant characters and their impacts on Golden Age Hollywood film production.
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Jocelyn PerezMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress at the 12th Academy Awards in 1940 for her portrayal of Mammy in Gone with the Wind. She was the first African American to win an Oscar.
Learning Objectives
- Understand significant characters and their impacts on Golden Age Hollywood film production.