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Oscars Statistics - Categories

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

Films
Directors
Actors
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Categories
Precursors

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Categories most nominated among Best Picture winners
93.7% Best Director
90.5% Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted)
88.4% Best Acting (Any Category)
87.6% Best Film Editing
62.1% Best Adapted Screenplay
62.1% Best Cinematography
62.1% Best Supporting Actor
60% Best Leading Actor
59.6% Best Original Score
51.7% Best Sound
50.5% Best Production Design
48% Best Costume Design
40.2% Best Supporting Actress
32.9% Best Original Screenplay
32.6% Best Leading Actress
24.4% Best Makeup and Hairstyling
13.2% Best Visual Effects
10.1% Best Original Song
1.5% Best International Film
0% Best Animated Feature
Categories with most wins among Best Picture winners
71.6% Best Director
65.3% Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted)
57.9% Best Acting (Any Category)
45.3% Best Adapted Screenplay
39.3% Best Film Editing
29.5% Best Production Design
29.2% Best Original Score
28.4% Best Cinematography
28.4% Best Leading Actor
26.7% Best Costume Design
26.4% Best Sound
23.2% Best Original Screenplay
21.8% Best Supporting Actor
16.1% Best Supporting Actress
13.7% Best Leading Actress
9.8% Best Makeup and Hairstyling
7.9% Best Visual Effects
5.6% Best Original Song
1.5% Best International Film
0% Best Animated Feature