Oscar-Winning Films: 2000-2009
2000: American Beauty
Kevin Spacey (Lester) and Thora Birch (Jane) in a scene from "American Beauty." The film went on to win the Best Picture Oscar during the Academy Award's 2000 telecast. The film also helped Kevin Spacey land the award for Best Actor for his role as Lester.
Author: CBS News Staff
Credit: Dreamworks Pictures
