The parents of American actor Jack Oakie had hopes that their son would enter the business world, but a spell as telephone clerk in a brokerage house convinced Oakie to look elsewhere for a career. Read Full Biography
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| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | The Great Dictator | Nominated |
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