Born Francesco Rosario Capra in Sicily, Italy, Frank Capra moved to L.A. while still a youngster, and that's where he made his name—we mean, that's where he became the Frank Capra. Known for the all-time holiday fave It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as well as for classics like Oscar-winner You Can't Take It With You (1938) and It Happened One Night, Capra's one of the most accomplished and acclaimed directors in Hollywood history.

Capra directed ten—count 'em, ten—actors in Oscar-winning performances, and he earned three Best Director Oscars of his own. He also served as President of the Academy in the 1930s. And there are lots more honors where those came from. Check out this list (scroll down to "Trivia") for more on Capra's achievements.