And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?

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March 14, 2026

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An Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre ahead of the 2015 ceremony. But who is he really?

The Academy Awards officially adopted the “Oscars” nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.

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