The most famous leading the main movie of the year ceremony for modern audiences is considered to be an American comedian Billy Crystal. He led the ceremony 9 times between 1990 and 2012. It is called a legend and an icon of the genre comedy "Oscar". Krystal sometimes jokes are on the verge, but a little "salt" is even a benefit show. Especially that the objects of his jokes - stars in anticipation of the cherished statuette - laugh genuinely and visibly relax before going on stage.
Krystal colleague Steve Martin three times became the owner of "Oscar". So in English is called the broadcaster. And this is true, because it has a great responsibility. In 2010, Steve shared this difficult share with a close friend of Alec Baldwin. Producers felt that their tandem refresh ceremony, especially in the wake of the success of joint work, the comedy "It's Complicated."
Four times a ceremony led rebel Whoopi Goldberg. She made her debut in this role in 1994 and has since been considered one of the best leading television. Whoopi - one of the few who not only led the "Oscar", but became its winner. In 1991, she received the statuette for supporting actress in a sci-fi movie "Ghost".
The best leading "Oscar" called Hugh Jackman, who became the master of ceremonies in 2009. This is not surprising, since the three hours he put at 100%, never deviated from the script. Jackman sang, danced, joked, surprised and, of course, smiled his charming smile. He raised his game to a new level show again attracted to him began to fade the audience's attention. Hugh Jackman became almost the only actor roles nekomediynogo invited to conduct the event.
Record among the leading Oscar is Bob Hope. This extraordinary man led the ceremony 19 times from 1939 to 1977. And although he had never even been nominated for this award, his contribution to American film and television is huge. He built one of the longest careers, lived to 100 years. Hope was a film actor, played in the theater, participated in variety shows, appeared on radio and television, produced their own shows and performed soundtracks.