Oscars 2024: A look back at Ohio's Academy Award winners, from Halle Berry to George Clooney

Calling all movie buffs. The biggest night in the film industry is just days away.

The 96th Academy Awards arrives this Sunday, March 10 on ABC. The show will recognize the best movies of 2023, as the industry's top writers, actors and executives wait with bated breath to find out who will take home a an Oscar.

But which of Ohio's celebrities have become proud owners of the coveted award?

Here's a look back at 10 of the Oscar winners that have represented Ohio in previous years, from the oldest to the most recent award ceremony.

A look back at Oscar winners from Ohio

1. George Chakiris, Best supporting actor for 'West Side Story'

Born in Norwood, George Chakiris won an Academy Award in 1962 for his performance as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang, in the 1961 film version of "West Side Story." The film won 10 Academy Awards in total.

2. Charles Guggenheim, Four-time Oscar award winner

Charles Guggenheim, a Cincinnati native and Walnut Hills High School alum, was the most honored documentary filmmaker in Academy history, receiving twelve Academy Award nominations and winning four Oscars.

His wins include: Documentary short subject for "Nine from Little Rock" (1964), best live action short film for "Robert Kennedy Remembered" (1968), documentary short subject for "The Johnstown Flood" (1989) and documentary short subject for "A Time for Justice" (1995).

3. Halle Berry, Best actress for 'Monster's Ball'

Halle Berry, a Cleveland native and Cuyahoga Community College alum, became the first Black woman to win an Oscar for best actress in 2002 for "Monster's Ball."

Over two decades later, she is still the only Black woman to take home that award.

4. George Clooney, Best supporting actor for 'Syriana' and Best picture for 'Argo'

George Clooney, born in Lexington, Kentucky and raised in Mason, Ohio, has earned two Academy Awards.

He accepted his first Oscar in 2005 for best supporting actor in political thriller film "Syriana." His second win came in 2012, when "Argo" won best picture – a film he co-produced.

5. John Legend, Best original song for 'Selma'

Legend, a Springfield native, earned an Oscar in 2015 for his song "Glory," featured in the film "Selma."

In 2018, he became the first Black man to reach EGOT status – or earn an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award – when he received an Emmy for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar, Live in Concert.”

6. Allison Janney, Best supporting actress for 'I, Tonya'

Allison Janney, raised in Oakwood, accepted the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Tonya Harding's mother in "I, Tonya" in 2018.

She is an alum of Kenyon College.

7. Hannah Beachler, Best production design for 'Black Panther'

Centerville native Hannah Beachler became the first Black woman to accept an Oscar for production design in 2019, when she was recognized for her work on "Black Panther" alongside fellow designer Jay Hart.

Beachler, a University of Cincinnati alum, also received praise for her work on the 2017 Oscar best picture winner “Moonlight."

8. Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar, Best documentary feature for 'American Factory'

Yellow Springs residents Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar received an Oscar in the documentary feature category for their critically-acclaimed film "American Factory" in 2020.

The documentary profiles a Chinese billionaire who opens a factory in an abandoned General Motors plant in Moraine, near Dayton. The filmmakers married each other the same year as their Oscar win.

9. The Russo brothers, Co-produced best picture winner 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.'

Cleveland natives Anthony Russo and Joe Russo accepted an Oscar in 2023 having produced best picture winner "Everything Everywhere All At Once"

The brothers are best known for directing four films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014), "Captain America: Civil War" (2016)," Avengers: Infinity War" (2018), and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019).

10. Ryan Lott, Best original score for 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once'

The 2022 standout film "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" took home seven Oscars at the 95th Academy Awards. Among its wins was best original score for its soundtrack composed by the band Son Lux, led by former Clevelander Ryan Lott.

Lott won the Cleveland Arts Prize as an emerging artist in 2006.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Oscars 2024: A look back at Ohio's Academy Award winners