Has a politician won the Nobel Prize for Literature?

José Echegaray was the first politician to win the Nobel Prize for literature in 1904, sharing it with Frédéric Mistral. He was also a successful playwright and government minister in Spain. The first politician to win the Nobel Prize for literature was José Echegaray. He shared the Nobel prize for literature with Frédéric Mistral in […]

Which movie star never won an Oscar?

Cary Grant was never awarded an Oscar for his leading roles, despite being nominated twice for dramatic performances. He received an honorary award in 1970 for his contributions to the film industry. Grant was also known for negotiating a percentage of box office profits and taking control of his career. He started as a juggler […]

How many awards has Spike Lee won for his films?

Spike Lee’s first Oscar nomination was for Best Original Screenplay for Do the Right Thing in 1989. He received an honorary award in 2016 and finally won his first Academy Award in 2018 for Best Adapted Screenplay for BlacKkKlansman. Lee’s production company is named after a promise made to freed slaves. Spike Lee directed his […]

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