Her two Academy Award nominations came 20 years apart for “Heaven Can Wait” (1978) and “Primary Colors” (1998).

2. Richard Dreyfuss, 30 years, 156 days, “The Goodbye Girl” (1978) The “Jaws” star set a new record when he was named Best Actor on April 3, 1978.

Numerous studies over the past 20 years have found that Academy Award winning actors, on average, live more than three years longer than actors who were merely nominated for a prize. But it's not ...

So before Hollywood stars weepily give thanks for the life-changing award at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2 (ABC and Hulu, 7 EST/4 PST), let's explore who really makes the awards possible.