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Oscars: Film Academy Establishes Stunt Design Award • Apr. 11, 2025, 8:12 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Date	1927 - present
Areas Of Involvement	film • Academy Award
Related People	Robert Wise • Gregory Peck • Louis B. Mayer

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