The Oscars went one better than the Baftas by including Bob Hoskins in its traditional In Memoriam segment.

His omission from the same section at the Baftas caused controversy earlier this month.

The Londoner starred in Hollywood hits such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the homegrown underworld classic The Long Good Friday, while his role as George in the 1986 hit Mona Lisa won him an Oscar nomination for leading actor.

Others featured in the Academy’s In Memoriam section of the ceremony included Mickey Rooney, Maya Angelou, Richard Attenborough, Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall.

Robin Williams
Robin Williams was remembered at the Oscars (Ian West/PA)

Bafta organisers said Hoskins’ death was included in last year’s academy television awards – which traditionally run later in the year – and that it was common practice only to feature in one ceremony.

But stars hit out at what they considered a snub to the veteran actor.

Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins (Zak Hussein/PA)

Writer and actor David Baddiel said: “The omission of Bob Hoskins in the Bafta remembrance montage seems symbolic of the erasure in modern times of the working-class actor.”

Actor Zoe Wanamaker, known for roles in Harry Potter and BBC sitcom My Family, said: “Saddened and disappointed that Bob Hoskins wasn’t mentioned at the Baftas last night. Bad form to say the least.”

Hoskins retired from acting in 2012 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers didn’t get a mention at the Oscars (Ian West/PA)

The Oscars found itself with its own controversy when comic Joan Rivers was missed out by its In Memoriam section.

Actor John Barrowman tweeted: “Where was #JoanRivers in the memorial mentions. Just saying.”

And another viewer, ‏@DevinScillian said: “I wish Joan Rivers was alive so we could hear her choice words about whoever decided to leave her out of the memorial segment.”