List of posthumous Academy Award winners and nominees Competitive awards Competitive awards

| Name_ | Date_of_Death | Ceremony | Year_ | Academy_Award | Film | Winner_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Minghella | March 18, 2008 | 81st | 2008 | Best Picture | The Reader |  |
| James V. Monaco | October 16, 1945 | 19th | 1946 | Best Music (Song) | The Dolly Sisters |  |
| Alfred Newman | February 17, 1970 | 43rd | 1970 | Best Music (Scoring) | Airport |  |
| Joseph O`Brien | March 30, 1945 | 18th | 1945 | Best Short Film (Live Action) | Your National Gallery |  |
| Bridget O`Connor | September 22, 2010 | 84th | 2011 | Best Writing | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy |  |
| Eric Orbom | May 23, 1959 | 33rd | 1960 | Best Art Direction | Spartacus | Won |
| Arnold Perl | December 11, 1971 | 45th | 1972 | Best Documentary (Feature) | Malcolm X |  |
| Sydney Pollack | May 26, 2008 | 81st | 2008 | Best Picture | The Reader |  |
| Raymond Rasch | December 23, 1964 | 45th | 1972 | Best Music (Scoring) | Limelight | Won |