VIDEO: Hoffman, Gandolfini & More Honored in 2014 OSCAR 'In Memoriam' Tribute

By: Mar. 03, 2014
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This year's annual 'In Memoriam' tribute, televised live on the 86th annual ACADEMY AWARDS, featured some of Hollywood's biggest names, including "Lawrence of Arabia" star Peter O'Toole, film critic Roger Ebert, child actress Shirley Temple Black?, beloved actor James Gandolfini and Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died? exactly one month ago of a drug overdose at the age of 46. Watch the 'In Memoriam' tribute below.

Following the moving segment, Bette Midler took the stage with a moving rendition of her signature ballad "Wind Beneath My Wings."

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2013 were presented on Oscar Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center and televised live on the ABCTelevision Network. The presentation, produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, was televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

Click here for a complete list of winners.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards-in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners-Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.



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