Theodora is a form of the name Theodore. The name Theodore derives from the French form of the Greek name Theodoros. It is composed of the elements theos meaning G-d and doron meaning gift.It was a name borne by several saints. The names Feodora, Teodora are all forms of Theodora.Theodora has the diminutives (nicknames) Thea, Theda.he name Theodore derives from the French form of the Greek name Theodoros. It is composed of the elements theos meaning G-d and doron meaning gift. It was a name borne by several saints. The names Feodora, Teodora are all forms of Theodora. Theodora has the diminutives (nicknames) Thea, Theda.
Kubrick won a best effects Oscar for 2001: A Space Odyssey and Welles won a best writing, original screenplay Oscar for Citizen Kane.. Hitchcock was nominated five times for best director and never won an Oscar. He directed Rebecca, which won two Oscars at the 13th Academy Awards, but the outstanding production Oscar was given to Selznick International Pictures and the cinematography (Black-and-White) Oscar went to George Barnes. Hitchcock was awarded the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1968.
George Arliss (1930) â George Arliss won the best actor Oscar for Disraeli, apparently also beating himself since he was nominated for that film and The Green Goddess.. In the early years of the Oscar, a single nomination could recognize more than one role. However, for reasons not entirely clear, the actor won solely for Disraeli.. Perhaps it was a glitch on behalf of the academy, or perhaps voters truly preferred his portrayal as the famed British prime minister.