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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
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Categories
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Categories most nominated among Best Picture winners
93.8% Best Director
90.7% Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted)
88.7% Best Acting (Any Category)
87.9% Best Film Editing
62.9% Best Supporting Actor
61.9% Best Adapted Screenplay
61.9% Best Cinematography
59.8% Best Leading Actor
59.3% Best Original Score
51.6% Best Sound
50.5% Best Production Design
48.1% Best Costume Design
40.5% Best Supporting Actress
33.3% Best Original Screenplay
33% Best Leading Actress
25.6% Best Makeup and Hairstyling
12.8% Best Visual Effects
9.9% Best Original Song
1.5% Best International Film
0% Best Animated Feature
Categories with most wins among Best Picture winners
72.2% Best Director
65% Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted)
58.8% Best Acting (Any Category)
44.3% Best Adapted Screenplay
40.7% Best Film Editing
29.7% Best Original Score
28.9% Best Production Design
28.9% Best Cinematography
28.9% Best Leading Actor
26% Best Costume Design
25.8% Best Sound
23.8% Best Original Screenplay
22.5% Best Supporting Actor
15.7% Best Supporting Actress
14.4% Best Leading Actress
9.3% Best Makeup and Hairstyling
7.7% Best Visual Effects
5.5% Best Original Song
1.5% Best International Film
0% Best Animated Feature