Who was the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award?
Correct answer: Dorthy Dandridge
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1940: Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to be nominated for any award. She won best supporting address for her role in Gone with the Wind.
1949: Ethel Waters nominated for best actress in supporting role
1954: Dorothy Dandridge was the first to be nominated for best actress in a leading role.
1958: Noah Cullen for best actor in leading role. Sidney Poitier was 1963.
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