The award is traditionally presented by the previous year's Best Supporting Actor winner.

[3] The record for most wins is two, held jointly by Dianne Wiest and Shelley Winters.

Hattie McDaniel made history in 1940, when she became the first person of color to win an Oscar in any category.

[6] For the first five ceremonies, the eligibility period spanned twelve months, from August 1 to July 31.

[7] Since the 7th ceremony held in 1935, the period of eligibility became the full previous calendar year from January 1 to December 31.