Martin Balsam Wins Supporting Actor: 1966 Oscars

Martin Balsam wins the Oscar for Supporting Actor for A Thousand Clowns at the 38th Academy Awards. Presented by Lila Kedrova and hosted by Bob Hope. See more 1966 Oscar highlights: Become an Oscar Insider: Check out our Academy Originals: ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners¬—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its M