History Made At Oscars With First Presenter With Down Syndrome 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' Star Zack Gottsagen

Feb 10, 2020

This year’s Oscars is proving itself to be one for the books. Zack Gottsagen, star of ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’, made history today as the first actor with Downs Syndrome to present at the awards ceremony. 

Zak Gottsagen made history as he took the stage with his co-star, Shia LeBeouf, to announce the nominees and winners for the category of live-action short film. 

Gottsagen waved to the audience as he appeared on stage before announcing the nominees. He also got to make the “Oscars go to” announcement. 

‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ stars Gottsagen alongside LeBeouf about an escapee from a nursing home, played by Gottsagen, who chases his dreams of becoming a boxer.

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