A History of Brooklyn Oscar Winners

Woody Allen
Allen was the first Brooklynite to win a Best Director trophy—in 1977, for Annie Hall. Though born in The Bronx, Allen (ne Konigsberg) was raised in Midwood.
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By Brooklyn Magazine and Brooklyn Magazine Staff
Woody Allen
Allen was the first Brooklynite to win a Best Director trophy—in 1977, for Annie Hall. Though born in The Bronx, Allen (ne Konigsberg) was raised in Midwood.
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