Oscar nominations for the 91st annual Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California. The Academy Awards ceremony will air live February 24 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Congratulations to the following alumni and members of the Tisch community who received nominations!
Best Picture
BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee ’82 (MFA, Kanbar, Film & TV)/ '98 (Honorary), Producer
Lead Actress
Lady Gaga ’09 (Drama), A Star Is Born
Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali ’00 (MFA, Acting), Green Book
Director
Spike Lee ’82 (MFA, Kanbar, Film & TV)/ '98 (Honorary), BlacKkKlansman
Animated Feature
Isle of Dogs
Scott Rudin, Dean's Council, Producer
Adapted Screenplay
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Joel Coen ’78 (BFA, Kanbar, Film & TV)
BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee ’82 (MFA, Kanbar, Film & TV)/ '98 (Honorary)
Kevin Willmott (Dramatic Writing)
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Nicole Holofcener ’84 (BFA, Kanbar, Film & TV)
Jeff Whitty ’97 (MFA, Acting)
Original Song
“Shallow” from A Star Is Born
Lady Gaga ’09 (Drama), Songwriter
**We apologize for any omissions. Please email additions or edits to: tsoa.alumni@nyu.edu.