Shaping culture and breaking barriers
Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell made history at the 2022 Oscars when they won Best Original Song for 'No Time to Die' from the James Bond film of the same name.
Douglas and Norma Shearer were pioneering figures in early Hollywood. Norma, an iconic actress, won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'The Divorcee' (1930). Her brother, Douglas, earned recognition for his work in sound engineering, winning multiple Oscars.
In 2024, they won again for 'What Was I Made For?' from 'Barbie' (2023). The pair became the youngest-ever duo to win multiple Academy Awards.
Together, the Canadian siblings made significant contributions to the Golden Age of Hollywood, with Norma being one of its brightest stars.
Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland both achieved Oscar success in Hollywood. Joan won Best Actress for 'Suspicion' (1941), while Olivia claimed two Best Actress Oscars for 'To Each His Own' (1946) and 'The Heiress' (1949).
Their legendary rivalry is well-known, as they became the first siblings to both win Academy Awards in acting categories.
In 1999, he received the prestigious Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award at the Oscars, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to film.
Shirley MacLaine won Best Actress for her portrayal of Aurora Greenway in 'Terms of Endearment' (1983). Her brother, Warren Beatty, never won Best Actor but earned the Best Director Oscar for 'Reds' (1981).
Lionel Barrymore, a member of the famous Barrymore family, won Best Actor for his performance in 'A Free Soul' (1931).
His sister, Ethel Barrymore, won Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a tough mother in 'None but the Lonely Heart' (1944).
Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, known as "The Coen Brothers," are highly regarded filmmakers. Joel primarily directs while Ethan produces.
Together, they've won four Oscars; two for 'Fargo' (1996) and two for 'No Country for Old Men' (2007). Their distinctive style and successful collaboration have made them influential figures in contemporary cinema.
His younger brother, Joseph Mankiewicz, surpassed him by winning four Oscars, two for directing and writing 'All About Eve' (1950) and two for 'A Letter to Three Wives' (1949).
Herman Mankiewicz won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his work on 'Citizen Kane' (1941), widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
Alfred Newman, a legendary composer with nine Oscars, and his brother Lionel Newman, also a composer, won his sole Oscar for scoring 'Hello, Dolly!' (1969), shaping Hollywood's golden age of music.
Todd Boekelheide won Best Sound for 'Amadeus' (1984), a film about the legendary composer, Mozart. His brother, Jay Boekelheide, won Best Sound Editing the previous year for 'The Right Stuff' (1983).
'Gladiator' (2000) is remembered for its stunning visuals, earning Neil Corbould an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. He later won another Oscar for 'Gravity' (2013).
Neil's brother, Chris Corbould, also excelled in the field, winning an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for his remarkable work on 'Inception' (2010).
Richard Sylbert won Best Art Direction for 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966) and 'Dick Tracy' (1990). His brother, Paul Sylbert (pictured), earned the same honor for 'Heaven Can Wait' (1978).
William Goldman earned two Oscars during his illustrious career. He won Best Original Screenplay for 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1969) and Best Adapted Screenplay for 'All the President's Men' (1976).
His brother, James Goldman, also received Oscar recognition. He won Best Adapted Screenplay for 'The Lion in Winter' (1968).
Denis Sanders won two Oscars: Best Short Subject for 'A Time Out of War' (1968) and Best Documentary for 'Czechoslovakia 1968' (1969). His brother, Terry Sanders (pictured), won Best Documentary Feature for 'Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision' (1994).
Their work also earned them an Oscar for Best Original Score for 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' (1968).
The Sherman brothers achieved immense success in the film industry, winning Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for 'Mary Poppins' (1964).
Julius J. (pictured) and Philip G. Epstein won an Oscar for adapting 'Casablanca' (1942) from the unproduced play 'Everybody Comes to Rick's.' The brothers' brilliant work earned them Best Adapted Screenplay.
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Despite the film’s success, the brothers have not created another project as innovative as 'Balance.'
The German twins won Best Animated Short for 'Balance' (1999). The film, acclaimed for its creativity, features five identical people on a floating platform in space.
Hollywood has long been a hub for talented families, with some siblings earning recognition for their impressive achievements in the film industry. Several have even earned Oscars, cementing their place in film history.
From actors and directors to composers and writers, click on to discover these talented Oscar-winning siblings and their impressive legacies.
Family affair: siblings who have won Oscars
Oscar glory runs in the family
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Hollywood has long been a hub for talented families, with some siblings earning recognition for their impressive achievements in the film industry. Several have even earned Oscars, cementing their place in film history.
From actors and directors to composers and writers, click on to discover these talented Oscar-winning siblings and their impressive legacies.