Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson, considered the father of the modern Presidency, significantly contributed to the expansion of that office. He was considered the first popularly elected President, and, throughout his Presidency, acted his role as a populist. Elected 1828 1832.
Unlike later ceremonies, an actor or director could be awarded for multiple works within a year. Emil Jannings, for example, was given the Best Actor award for his work in both The Way of All Flesh and The Last Command. Moreover, Charlie Chaplin and Warner Brothers each received an Honorary Award.
(Blog updates from the Oscars) Alan Arkin won the best supporting actor Oscar for his role as Grandpa in Little Miss Sunshine. It was the first Oscar win for the 72-year-old veteran actor. He beat out Eddie Murphy, whom many had considered the frontrunner for his role as James Thunder Early in Dreamgirls.