A History of Steven Spielberg's Oscar Nominations and Wins The celebrated director has been nominated 18 times and has won three Academy Awards, plus the coveted Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award for his achievements in film. Take a deep dive into West Side Story director Spielberg's Oscar history — his wins, losses and fellow nominees — ahead of the 2022 Oscars this Sunday, live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.