The Hitchcock Paradox Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar record is a paradox that continues to puzzle film enthusiasts.
The British master of suspense directed 52 films during his illustrious career, yet only managed one major category win: Best Picture.
Hitchcock's most iconic works – Psycho (1960), Vertigo (1958), and North by Northwest (1959) – have had a profound impact on popular culture and film history.