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Kenneth Branagh has been nominated for eight Oscars over thirty years with only TWO being the same category Director, Actor, Live Action Short Film, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Picture, Director (2), and Original Screenplay.

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Fun Fact: Kenneth Branagh has been nominated for eight Oscars over thirty years – with only TWO being the same category – Director, Actor, Live Action Short Film, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Picture, Director (2), and Original Screenplay.

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