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Oscars Statistics - Categories

Here is a list of Oscars statistics I felt were worthwhile to compute.

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Directors
Actors
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Categories
Precursors

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Categories most nominated among Best Picture winners
93.8% Best Director
90.6% Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted)
88.5% Best Acting (Any Category)
87.8% Best Film Editing
62.5% Best Supporting Actor
62.5% Best Adapted Screenplay
62.5% Best Cinematography
60.4% Best Leading Actor
60% Best Original Score
52.2% Best Sound
51% Best Production Design
48.7% Best Costume Design
40.9% Best Supporting Actress
32.5% Best Original Screenplay
32.3% Best Leading Actress
26.2% Best Makeup and Hairstyling
13% Best Visual Effects
10% Best Original Song
1.5% Best International Film
0% Best Animated Feature
Categories with most wins among Best Picture winners
71.9% Best Director
64.6% Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted)
58.3% Best Acting (Any Category)
44.8% Best Adapted Screenplay
40% Best Film Editing
30% Best Original Score
29.2% Best Production Design
29.2% Best Cinematography
29.2% Best Leading Actor
26.3% Best Costume Design
26.1% Best Sound
22.9% Best Original Screenplay
22.7% Best Supporting Actor
15.9% Best Supporting Actress
13.5% Best Leading Actress
9.5% Best Makeup and Hairstyling
7.8% Best Visual Effects
5.6% Best Original Song
1.5% Best International Film
0% Best Animated Feature