The Oscar statuette, officially named the "Academy Award of Merit,"stands 13.5 inches tall and weighs about 8.5 pounds. Despite its glittering appearance, the statuette is not made entirely of gold. Here's a breakdown of its composition: Core Material: The statuette's core is made of britanni...
The first Oscar was presented at the 1929 Academy Awards. Here's the history of how an Oscar is made, and what each statuette is actually worth.