John Williams and Martin Scorsese recently created Oscar history
The 96th Academy Awards nominations revealed that both Martin Scorsese and John Williams have set new records, defying the ageism often criticized in Hollywood. Scorsese, at 81, earned a nomination for best director for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” making him the oldest nominee in the category.
His tenth nomination in this category puts him just two behind record-holder William Wyler. Scorsese expressed deep gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the collaborative effort to bring the Osage community’s story to the screen. He lamented the passing of collaborator Robbie Robertson, whose Native heritage played a crucial role in the film.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” garnered a total of 10 nominations, including best picture, best actress for Lily Gladstone, and best supporting actor for Robert De Niro. In the best original score category, Scorsese’s project competes with another record holder, John Williams. Williams, at 91, earned his 49th Oscar nomination for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” surpassing all living individuals. With a total of 54 career Oscar nominations, including original song, Williams holds the record for the most nominations. The late Walt Disney maintains the overall record with 59 total Oscar nominations.
The Academy also highlighted that, at 91, Williams is the oldest nominee in a competitive award category. The composer, renowned for his work on the “Star Wars” franchise, continues to break barriers and defy expectations, underscoring the enduring contributions of seasoned talents in the film industry.
