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Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

The award is named after Danish American screen actor and humanitarian Jean Hersholt (1886–1956), who served as president of the Motion Picture Relief Fund for 18 years. He also served as president of AMPAS from 1945 to 1949. Winners of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award are presented with an Academy Award Oscar statuette. As of the 92nd Academy Awards, there have been 39 awards presented, two of which were posthumous.

SlName CountryFlagYearAwarded For
45Richard CurtisUnited Kingdom2024for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
44Michelle SatterUnited States2023for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
43Michael J. FoxCanada2022for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
42Danny GloverUnited States2021for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
41Motion Picture & Television FundUnited States2020for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
40Tyler PerryUnited States2020for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
39Geena DavisUnited States2019for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
38Debbie ReynoldsUnited States2015for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
37Harry BelafonteUnited States2014for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
36Angelina JolieUnited States2013for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
35Jeffrey KatzenbergUnited States2012for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
34Oprah WinfreyUnited States2011for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
33Jerry LewisUnited States2008for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
32Sherry LansingUnited States2006for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
31Roger MayerUnited States2004for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
30Arthur HillerCanada2001for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
29Quincy JonesUnited States1994for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
28Paul NewmanUnited States1993for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
27Elizabeth TaylorUnited States1992for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
26Audrey HepburnUnited Kingdom1992for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
25Howard W. KochUnited States1989for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
24Charles "Buddy" RogersUnited States1985for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
23David L. WolperUnited States1984for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
22M. J. FrankovichUnited States1983for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
21Walter MirischUnited States1982for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
20Danny KayeUnited States1981for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
19Robert Benjamin United States1979for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
18Leo JaffeUnited States1978for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
17Charlton HestonUnited States1977for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
16Dr. Jules C. SteinUnited States1975for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
15Arthur B. KrimUnited States1974for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
14Lew WassermanUnited States1973for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
13Rosalind RussellUnited States1972for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
12Frank SinatraUnited States1970for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
11George JesselUnited States1969for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
10Martha RayeUnited States1968for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
9Gregory PeckUnited States1967for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
8George BagnallUnited States1966for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
7Edmond L. DePatieUnited States1965for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
6Steve BroidyUnited States1962for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
5George SeatonUnited States1961for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
4Sol LesserUnited States1960for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
3Bob HopeUnited Kingdom1959for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
2Samuel Goldwyn Poland1957for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.
1Y. Frank FreemanUnited States1956for his/her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the movie industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award Laureates (2030 ~ 2021)

Richard Curtis

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2024

Michelle Satter

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2023

Michael J. Fox

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2022

Danny Glover

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2021

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award Laureates (2020 ~ 2001)

Motion Picture & Television Fund

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2020

Tyler Perry

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2020

Geena Davis

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2019

Debbie Reynolds

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2015

Harry Belafonte

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2014

Angelina Jolie

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2013

Jeffrey Katzenberg

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2012

Oprah Winfrey

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2011

Jerry Lewis

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2008

Sherry Lansing

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2006

Roger Mayer

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2004

Arthur Hiller

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 2001

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award Laureates (2000 ~ 1981)

Quincy Jones

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1994

Paul Newman

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1993

Elizabeth Taylor

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1992

Audrey Hepburn

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1992

Howard W. Koch

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1989

Charles "Buddy" Rogers

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1985

David L. Wolper

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1984

M. J. Frankovich

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1983

Walter Mirisch

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1982

Danny Kaye

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1981

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award Laureates (1980 ~ 1961)

Robert Benjamin

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1979

Leo Jaffe

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1978

Charlton Heston

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1977

Jules C. Stein

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1975

Arthur B. Krim

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1974

Lew Wasserman

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1973

Rosalind Russell

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1972

Frank Sinatra

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1970

George Jessel

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1969

Martha Raye

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1968

Gregory Peck

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1967

George Bagnall

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1966

Edmond L. DePatie

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1965

Steve Broidy

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1962

George Seaton

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1961

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award Laureates (1960 ~ 1956)

Sol Lesser

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1960

Bob Hope

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1959

Samuel Goldwyn

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1957

Y. Frank Freeman

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1956