Oscar Best Director Winners
Best Director Oscar winners by year, with films and countries.
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| ID | Year | Director | Film | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1928 | Frank Borzage | 7th Heaven | United States |
| 2 | 1929 | Frank Lloyd | The Divine Lady | United Kingdom |
| 3 | 1930 | Lewis Milestone | All Quiet on the Western Front | United States |
| 4 | 1931 | Norman Taurog | Skippy | United States |
| 5 | 1932 | Frank Borzage | Bad Girl | United States |
| 6 | 1933 | Frank Lloyd | Cavalcade | United Kingdom |
| 7 | 1934 | Frank Capra | It Happened One Night | United States |
| 8 | 1935 | John Ford | The Informer | United States |
| 9 | 1936 | Frank Capra | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | United States |
| 10 | 1937 | Leo McCarey | The Awful Truth | United States |
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Last changed: July 19, 2026. This may reflect a change to the data or its description; it is not a coverage-through date.
- Wikipedia: Academy Award for Best Director (used with permission)
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