Warren Beatty was nominated for an Oscar as Best Actor, Director, Screenplay, and he produced the film nominated as Best film twice - once in 1978, and again in 1981. For which films?

Warren Beatty holds a unique place in Academy Awards history for achieving a remarkable feat not once, but twice. He is the only individual to be nominated for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and as a producer for Best Picture, all for the same film, and he accomplished this distinction with two separate movies. This extraordinary recognition highlights his comprehensive talent and control over his cinematic projects.

The first instance of this "grand slam" of nominations came in 1978 with the fantasy-comedy *Heaven Can Wait*. For this film, Beatty earned nominations for Best Actor for his charming performance, Best Director (shared with Buck Henry), and Best Adapted Screenplay (shared with Elaine May). As the film's producer, he also received a nomination when *Heaven Can Wait* was recognized for Best Picture.

Just three years later, Beatty repeated this unparalleled achievement with the ambitious historical epic *Reds* in 1981. He was again nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of American journalist John Reed, and for Best Original Screenplay (shared with Trevor Griffiths). As the producer, he secured another Best Picture nomination for *Reds*. This time, Beatty also won the Oscar for Best Director for his meticulous work on the film, cementing his status as a formidable force both in front of and behind the camera. This dual accomplishment underscores Beatty's enduring vision and influence in filmmaking across different genres.