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Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT
Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT
Only 21 people have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony — the hard-to-achieve, highly coveted EGOT.
But more than 60 performers are just one win away from joining the EGOT ranks, which includes the likes of Richard Rodgers, Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn and Mel Brooks.
Cher, Kate Winslet, Common, Helen Mirren, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dick Van Dyke, Lily Tomlin and Julie Andrews are among the actors and musicians who need only one award to have an EGOT.
Read on to see the list of performers who have won three of the four honors that make up an EGOT.
on Batiste
Jon Batiste has seven Grammys under his belt, with additional Oscar and Emmy wins. With an impressive 22 nominations from the Recording Academy, he notably won the coveted album of the year title in 2021. On top of that, Batiste earned a Sports Emmy in 2023 and an Oscar in 2020 for best original music for his work on Disney and Pixar’s Soul. He’s nearly nabbed the EGOT title and will join the esteemed group if he wins a Tony Award in the future.
Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Anderson-Lopez’s path to near-EGOT is one structured by the success of her hit movie-turned-musical Frozen. The songwriter co-wrote music for the 2013 animated film, its 2019 sequel and the 2017 stage musical adaptation with her husband, Robert Lopez (who is himself an EGOT). As a result, she won an Oscar (“Let It Go”) and two Grammys (“Let It Go” and best compilation soundtrack) for the work. She also won a second Oscar for “Remember Me” from Coco and an Emmy for “Agatha All Along” from WandaVision. She was nominated for a Tony in 2018 for Frozen but lost to The Band’s Visit.
Julie Andrews
The actress needs to win a Tony Award to qualify as an EGOT recipient. She won an Oscar in 1965 for best actress as the titular role in Mary Poppins. Andrews has won three Grammy Awards. Her first was in 1965 for best recording for children for Mary Poppins. Her second was in 2011 for best spoken word album for children for Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies. She was also honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2011 ceremony. She won her first Emmy in 1973 in the outstanding variety musical series category for The Julie Andrews Hour and her second in 2005 for outstanding nonfiction series for Broadway: The American Musical. She was also nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for her voiceover role in Netflix’s Bridgerton but lost to Maya Rudolph for Big Mouth. Andrews has been nominated for three Tonys, all in the best actress in a musical category. The first nomination was in 1957 for My Fair Lady. The second was in 1961 for Camelot. Her most recent Tony nomination was in 1996 for Victor/Victoria.
Burt Bacharach
The composer, songwriter and producer, who died Feb. 8, 2023, was nominated for 20 Grammys and won six. His first win was in 1967 for best instrumental arrangement for “Alfie.” He won best original score written for a motion picture or a television special for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and best score from an original cast show album for Promises, Promises at the 1969 ceremony. Bacharach won song of the year for “That’s What Friends Are For” at the 1986 ceremony. He won in the best pop collaboration with vocals category in 1998 for “I Still Have That Other Girl” and in 2005 for At This Time in the best pop instrumental album category. He was also honored with the national trustees award in 1997 and with the lifetime achievement award at the 2008 ceremony. Bacharach won three Oscars. The first two were in 1970 for best original music score for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and for best original song for “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” His third Oscar was won in 1981 for best original song for “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do),” featured in Arthur. Bacharach won an Emmy in 1971 for outstanding single program for Singer Presents Burt Bacharach. The composer was nominated for a Tony in 1969 for his work for the musical Promises, Promises.
Adele
The singer took home an Emmy in 2022 for her variety special Adele One Night Only. The trophy joined her Oscar for “Skyfall” from the 2012 James Bond film of the same name and her 16 Grammy Awards, including two for album of the year (21 in 2012 and 25 in 2017). She only needs a Tony to complete her EGOT.
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste has seven Grammys under his belt, with additional Oscar and Emmy wins. With an impressive 22 nominations from the Recording Academy, he notably won the coveted album of the year title in 2021. On top of that, Batiste earned a Sports Emmy in 2023 and an Oscar in 2020 for best original music for his work on Disney and Pixar’s Soul. He’s nearly nabbed the EGOT title and will join the esteemed group if he wins a Tony Award in the future.
Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Anderson-Lopez’s path to near-EGOT is one structured by the success of her hit movie-turned-musical Frozen. The songwriter co-wrote music for the 2013 animated film, its 2019 sequel and the 2017 stage musical adaptation with her husband, Robert Lopez (who is himself an EGOT). As a result, she won an Oscar (“Let It Go”) and two Grammys (“Let It Go” and best compilation soundtrack) for the work. She also won a second Oscar for “Remember Me” from Coco and an Emmy for “Agatha All Along” from WandaVision. She was nominated for a Tony in 2018 for Frozen but lost to The Band’s Visit.
Julie Andrews
The actress needs to win a Tony Award to qualify as an EGOT recipient. She won an Oscar in 1965 for best actress as the titular role in Mary Poppins. Andrews has won three Grammy Awards. Her first was in 1965 for best recording for children for Mary Poppins. Her second was in 2011 for best spoken word album for children for Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies. She was also honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2011 ceremony. She won her first Emmy in 1973 in the outstanding variety musical series category for The Julie Andrews Hour and her second in 2005 for outstanding nonfiction series for Broadway: The American Musical. She was also nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for her voiceover role in Netflix’s Bridgerton but lost to Maya Rudolph for Big Mouth. Andrews has been nominated for three Tonys, all in the best actress in a musical category. The first nomination was in 1957 for My Fair Lady. The second was in 1961 for Camelot. Her most recent Tony nomination was in 1996 for Victor/Victoria.
Burt Bacharach
The composer, songwriter and producer, who died Feb. 8, 2023, was nominated for 20 Grammys and won six. His first win was in 1967 for best instrumental arrangement for “Alfie.” He won best original score written for a motion picture or a television special for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and best score from an original cast show album for Promises, Promises at the 1969 ceremony. Bacharach won song of the year for “That’s What Friends Are For” at the 1986 ceremony. He won in the best pop collaboration with vocals category in 1998 for “I Still Have That Other Girl” and in 2005 for At This Time in the best pop instrumental album category. He was also honored with the national trustees award in 1997 and with the lifetime achievement award at the 2008 ceremony. Bacharach won three Oscars. The first two were in 1970 for best original music score for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and for best original song for “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” His third Oscar was won in 1981 for best original song for “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do),” featured in Arthur. Bacharach won an Emmy in 1971 for outstanding single program for Singer Presents Burt Bacharach. The composer was nominated for a Tony in 1969 for his work for the musical Promises, Promises.
Adele
The singer took home an Emmy in 2022 for her variety special Adele One Night Only. The trophy joined her Oscar for “Skyfall” from the 2012 James Bond film of the same name and her 16 Grammy Awards, including two for album of the year (21 in 2012 and 25 in 2017). She only needs a Tony to complete her EGOT.
Harry Belafonte
The singer and actor, who died on April 25, 2023 at age 96, won two Grammy Awards and was nominated 11 times. His first Grammy win was for best performance in folk for Swing Dat Hammer. He then won best folk recording in 1965 for An Evening With Belafonte/Makeba. Belafonte also won two non-competitive Grammy Awards. The first was the President’s Merit Award in 1986 and the second was the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. He won a Tony in 1954 for his various roles in John Murray Anderson’s Almanac in the best featured actor in a musical category. He later won an Emmy Award in 1960 in the outstanding performance in a variety or musical program or series category for his work on The Revlon Revue. Belafonte did receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2015 Oscars, but since that’s a non-competitive award, it didn’t give him an EGOT.
Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
The lyricists and songwriters won their first two Grammys in 1975 for best score soundtrack for visual media and for song of the year for “The Way We Were,” featured in the 1973 film of the same name. They also received the trustees award at the 2013 ceremony. The duo won an Emmy in 1975 for outstanding original music and lyrics for Queen of Stardust Ballroom. They won another Emmy in 1977 for the music composition in the miniseries Sybil. Their first Oscar was for best original song for “The Windmills of Your Mind” from The Thomas Crown Affair in 1968. Their second win was in the same category for “The Way We Were” in 1973. The duo’s most recent wins at the Oscars were in 1983 for best original song score and best adaptation score for Yentl in 1983.
Ellen Burstyn
Burstyn won the Tony for best actress in a play in 1975 for her portrayal of Doris in Same Time, Next Year. The actress has been nominated for six Oscars and won in 1975 in the best actress category for her role as Alice Graham-Hyatt in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. Burstyn won her first Emmy in 2009 for her guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She went on to win her second Emmy in 2013 in the outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or movie category for Political Animals. Burstyn was nominated for a Grammy in 1996 in the best spoken word or non-musical album category for Grow Old Along With Me The Best Is Yet To Be.
Martin Charnin
The lyricist, writer and theater director won two Emmy Awards in 1972, both for his work on Jack Lemmon in ‘S Wonderful, ‘S Marvelous, ‘S Gers. He was part of the team that won outstanding variety, music or comedy special and outstanding directing for a variety series. Charnin won a Tony in 1977 for best original score for Annie. He also won the Grammy Award for best musical theater album for Annie in 1978.
Cher
The singer and actress is also one award shy of achieving an EGOT. She won an Oscar for her role as Loretta Castorini in the 1987 film Moonstruck. Cher has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and won best dance recording for her album Believe, which debuted in 2000. Cher won an Emmy in 2003 in the outstanding variety, music or comedy special category for Cher: The Farewell Tour, which aired on NBC. She only needs a Tony Award to complete her EGOT. She made her Broadway debut in the 1976 play Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean as Sissy, though she has never been nominated for an award honoring her work on the stage. The Cher Show, a jukebox musical that tells the story of her early career and features her songs, debuted on Broadway in 2018, going on to win two Tonys, for best actress in a musical for Stephanie J. Block and best costume design for Bob Mackie.
Common
The performer is the first rapper to ever win Grammy, Oscar and Emmy awards. Common has been nominated for 20 Grammy awards and has taken home three. He won his first Grammy in 2002 in the best R&B song category for “Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop),” while his second Grammy was won in 2007 in the best rap performance by a duo or group category for his collaboration with Kanye West titled “Southside.” He and John Legend won best rap song for visual media in 2015 for the song “Glory,” which was featured in Selma. The duo also won best original song for the number at the 2015 Oscars. (He was nominated again in 2018 for co-writing the song “Stand Up for Something” from Marshall with Dian Warren.) Common won an Emmy in 2017 in the outstanding original music and lyrics category alongside Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins for the song “Letter to the Free,” featured in the documentary 13th.
Eminem
The rapper and songwriter won an Oscar for his performance of “Lose Yourself” in 8 Mile (2002), then took home a 2022 Emmy for his part in the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show also featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent. Through the years, he has also won 15 Grammys (and celebrated 44 nominations). He needs a Tony to complete his EGOT.
Cynthia Erivo
The actress and singer needs only an Oscar for an EGOT. Erivo won a Tony Award in 2016 in the best actress category for her role as Celie Harris Johnson in The Color Purple. She won a Grammy in 2017 in the best musical theater album category for the same role and won a Daytime Emmy Award later that year for her performance on Today alongside her The Color Purple castmates. She was nominated in the best actress and best original song categories at the 2020 Oscars for starring in, co-writing and performing the song “Stand Up” for Harriet. The song also earned her another Grammy nom.
Anne Garefino
The television and film producer has been nominated for 17 Emmy Awards and has taken home five. She has won the outstanding animated program for programming less than one hour award for South Park in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2013. Garefino won a Grammy in 2011 in the best musical theater album category for The Book of Mormon, which she produced. She also shared in Book of Mormon‘s 2011 best musical Tony win.
Michael Giacchino
The composer has won one Emmy, one Oscar and three Grammys. He won an Emmy in 2005 for outstanding music composition for a series for the pilot episode of Lost. Giacchino won an Oscar in 2010 for best original score for the animated film Up. He won his first Grammy in 2008 for best score soundtrack album for Ratatouille and again in 2010 for Up. He also won a best instrumental composition Grammy for the song “Married Life,” featured in Up.
Ludwig Göransson
The Swedish composer, conductor and record producer needs only a Tony win to secure his EGOT status. Göransson, a frequent collaborator with director Ryan Coogler, garnered his first of two Oscars in 2019 in the best original score category for his work on Coogler’s Marvel entry Black Panther, which also earned him a Grammy Award. That same year, he earned two more Grammys for his work on Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,” a full-circle moment for the NBC Community composer and longtime Donald Glover collaborator. Then in 2020, Göransson nabbed his first primetime Emmy win for his work on another Disney project, the Star Wars-based Disney+ TV series The Mandalorian, for which he won the award for outstanding music composition for a series for his work on “Chapter 8: Redemption.” He won a second Emmy for his work on the show the following year. In 2024, he won an Oscar and a Grammy for his scoring work on Oppenheimer.
Brian Grazer
The film and television producer won an Oscar in 2002 for the film A Beautiful Mind. He won his first Emmy for outstanding miniseries for From the Earth to the Moon in 1998. He then won in the outstanding comedy series category in 2004 for Arrested Development. His most recent Emmy Award was won in 2006 for outstanding drama series for 24. He won a Grammy in 2017 in the best music film category for The Beatles: Eight Days a Week — The Touring Years. Grazer was nominated for a Tony in 2008 for his work as a producer on Cry-Baby.
Joel Grey
Grey, an actor-dancer-singer, won his first Tony in 1967 for his performance as the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret. In 1972, he won an Oscar for playing the same role in the musical’s film adaptation. He has since been nominated for four more Tony Awards, and in 2023 received a lifetime achievement award from the organization. Grey took home a Grammy for the musical theater album for Anything Goes in 2012, leaving him short one Emmy to complete the EGOT. In 1993 he was nominated for the television trophy for his performance in Brooklyn Bridge, but lost to David Clennon in Dream On.
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Guðnadóttir needs only a Tony Award to achieve EGOT. The composer won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2019 in the outstanding music composition for a limited series, movie or special category for her work on Chernobyl. She went on to win a Grammy in 2020 for best score soundtrack for visual media for the HBO limited series. Guðnadóttir later won an Oscar during the 92nd annual ceremony in the best original score category for Joker as well as a Grammy for her work on the film.
H.E.R.
H.E.R. won a Children’s and Family Emmy Award in 2022 for We the People, an animated civics education program. She took home an Oscar a year before, for “Fight for You” from Judas and the Black Messiah, and has over the years won five Grammy Awards. She needs a Tony to complete her EGOT.
Ron Howard
Ron Howard won two Oscars, for best picture and best director, at the 2002 ceremony for A Beautiful Mind. He won his first Primetime Emmy Award in 1998 in the outstanding miniseries category for From the Earth to the Moon and his second in 2004 for outstanding comedy series for Arrested Development. Howard won a Grammy in 2017 in the best musical film category for The Beatles: Eight Days a Week.
Jeremy Irons
The English actor needs to win a Grammy to join the ranks of other EGOT winners. He won the best actor Oscar in 1991 for his role as Claus von Bulow in Reversal of Fortune. Irons has won three Emmy Awards, including outstanding voice-over performance for The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century, supporting actor in a limited series or a movie for Elizabeth I and outstanding narrator for Big Cat Week. He won lead actor in a play at the 1984 Tony Awards for his role in The Real Thing. Irons was previously nominated for a Grammy in 1984 for best spoken word or non-musical recording for The Real Thing.
Hugh Jackman
The musical theater and movie star is one Oscar away from an EGOT. He won a Tony for his performance in 2003’s Broadway production of The Boy From Oz, a Grammy for the soundtrack album of The Greatest Showman and an Emmy for his performance at the 58th Tony Awards. In 2013, he was nominated for an Oscar with his performance as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, but lost the trophy to Daniel Day-Lewis.
James Earl Jones
The actor has won three Tony Awards throughout his career. His first win was in 1969 in the lead actor in a play category for his role in The Great White Hope. His second victory was in the same category in 1987 for his work in Fences. In 2017, Jones was honored with the Tony Lifetime Achievement Award. He has won two Emmys: one for supporting actor in a limited series for Heat Wave and one for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for Gabriel’s Fire, both in 1991. Jones won a Grammy Award for best spoken word album in 1977 for Great American Documents. The actor was nominated for an Oscar in 1971 for his role in the film adaptation of The Great White Hope, though he did not win the award. While he was presented with an honorary Academy Award in 2012, he has yet to win a competitive Oscar.
Quincy Jones
The musician and record producer, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, only needed an Oscar to achieve EGOT status. Jones was nominated for 80 Grammy awards and won 28, including the Grammy Legend Award in 1991. Jones won a Tony Award in 2016 for his work as a producer on a revival of The Color Purple. He also won an Emmy Award in 1977 in the outstanding music composition category for the miniseries Roots. The musician has been nominated for seven Oscars, though he has never won in a competitive category. However, Jones did receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1996 and he was recognized with another honorary Oscar at the 2024 Governors Awards, with his family accepting on his behalf at the event that took place just two weeks after he died.
Rachel Bay Jones
The stage actress and singer won a Tony in the best featured actress in a musical category in 2017 for her role as Heidi in Dear Evan Hansen. She later won a Grammy for her work on the musical’s soundtrack in 2018. Additionally, she shares a Daytime Emmy Award with the production’s cast for their performance of the song “You Will Be Found” on Today.
John Kander
The composer has been nominated for 11 Tony Awards and has won three, all in the best original score category. His first win was in 1967 for Cabaret. He then won in 1981 for Woman of the Year. His most recent Tony win was in 1993 for Kiss of the Spiderwoman. Kander has won two Emmy Awards. His first win was in 1973 in the outstanding achievement in music, lyrics and special material category for Liza With a Z. His second win was in the same category in 1993 for his work on Liza Minnelli From Radio City Music Hall. Kander has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards and won in the best score from an original cast show album category for Cabaret in 1967. The composer has never won an Oscar, though he was nominated in 1976 and in 2003 for best music, original song for his work featured in Funny Lady and Chicago, respectively.
Alex Lacamoire
Alex Lacamoire earned his first Tony in 2008 in the best orchestrations category for In The Heights. He went on to win a Grammy for the same production in 2009 in the best musical theater album category. Lacamoire won his next Grammy for best musical theater album in 2016 for Hamilton, followed by consecutive wins at the Tony Awards in the best orchestrations category in 2016 and 2017 for Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen. In 2018, Lacamoire won the best musical theater album award at the Grammys for his work on Dear Evan Hansen. His fourth Grammy was won in 2019 in the best compilation soundtrack for visual media category for The Greatest Showman. Lacamoire won his first Emmy in 2019 in the outstanding music direction category for Fosse/Verdon.
Lady Gaga
The “Bad Romance” singer is eerily close to EGOT status after earning a Sports Emmy for her performance at Super Bowl LIX. Lady Gaga’s “G” dominates her potential future EGOT with a total of 14 Grammy wins (not to mention a whopping 28 nominations). She won her first Oscar in 2019 in the best original song category for “Shallow” from A Star is Born. The only coveted award Lady Gaga has left to add to her résumé is a Tony.
Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange is a two-time Oscar winner. Her first win was in 1983 in the best actress in a supporting role category for her role as Julie in Tootsie. She won her second Oscar in 1995 in the best actress in a leading role category for her role as Carly Marshall in Blue Sky. She has won three Emmy Awards. The first was in 2009 in the outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or movie category for her role as Edith Bouvier Bealein on Grey Gardens. She won the same award in 2012 for her role as Constance Langdon on American Horror Story. Her most recent win was in 2014 for American Horror Story, though she won the award for playing Flona Goode in the anthology series. The actress won a Tony in 2016 for lead actress in a play for her role as Mary Tyrone in Long Day’s Journey Into Night. She also was nominated in 2024 for a Tony for leading actress in a play for her work in Mother Play.
Cyndi Lauper
The singer and songwriter has been nominated for 16 Grammy Awards and has won two. In addition to winning best new artist in 1985, Lauper won best musical theater album in 2014 for her work as the songwriter and producer of Kinky Boots. She won a Tony Award in 2013 for best original score for the same musical. The songwriter was nominated in the same category in 2018 for SpongeBob SquarePants, though she did not win. Lauper won an Emmy Award in 1995 for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her role on the sitcom Mad About You.
Katrina Lenk
Katrina Lenk won a Tony Award during the 2018 ceremony for her role as Chilina Kennedy in The Band’s Visit. She later won a Grammy in 2019 in the best musical theater album category for the same production. The actress also won a Daytime Emmy Award in May 2019 in the outstanding musical performance in a daytime program category. She shares the award with the cast of The Band’s Visit for their performance of “Answer Me” on Today.
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney’s 2022 Emmy for the The Beatles: Get Back documentary left him one Tony away from an EGOT. He holds an Oscar for the score of Let It Be in 1971 and 18 Grammy awards. Over the years, he has garnered 81 nominations from the Recording Academy.
Audra McDonald
McDonald has made a name for herself as a screen and stage performer. She has been nominated for five Emmy Awards and took one home in 2015 for her work on Live From Lincoln Center in the outstanding special class program category. McDonald won two Grammy Awards in 2009 for her work for Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny in the best classical album and best opera recording categories. The performer has won six Tony Awards. Her first win was in 1996 in the best featured actress in a play category for Master Class. Her most recent victory at the Tony Awards was for lead actress in a play in 2014 for her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Emerson’s Bar and Grill.
Frances McDormand
McDormand has won four Academy Awards (three for best actress in Fargo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Nomadland and one for best picture with Nomadland), two Emmys (both for Olive Kitteridge) and one Tony (for Good People). She has never been nominated for a Grammy.
Bette Midler
Bette Midler needs only an Oscar to complete her EGOT. The singer and actress has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards and has won three. She won best new artist at the 1974 ceremony. She then won best female vocal performance in 1981 for “The Rose” and record of the year in 1990 for “Wind Beneath My Wings.” She has been nominated for eight Primetime Emmy Awards and won her first in 1977 in the outstanding special comedy, variety or musical category for Ol’ Red Hair Is Back. She won the outstanding individual performance in a variety or music program award in 1992 for her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She then won an Emmy in 1997 in the same category for Diva Las Vegas. Midler won a Special Tony Award in 1974, as well as lead actress in a musical in 2017 for her role in Hello, Dolly! The performer has been nominated for two best actress Oscars. The first nomination was for her role in The Rose in 1980, while the second nomination was for her role in For the Boys in 1992.
Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli won the best actress in a leading role Oscar in 1973 for her turn as Sally Bowles in Cabaret. She won an Emmy the same year in the outstanding single program category for Liza With a “Z”: A Concert for Television. Minnelli has won four Tony Awards. The first was in 1965 for best leading actress in a musical for Flora and the Red Menace. She won the Special Tony Award in 1974 for Liza at the Winter Garden. Her next Tony win was in 1978 in the best leading actress in a musical category for The Act. Minnelli’s most recent Tony victory was in 2009 in the best special theatrical event category for Liza’s at The Palace…! The performer was nominated for best traditional pop vocal performance in 1997 for Gently and again in 2010 for best traditional pop vocal album in 2010 for Liza’s at The Palace…! at the Grammys, though she has never won the coveted recording award.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda needs an Oscar to reach EGOT. The Hamilton creator has been nominated for five Tony Awards and currently has three under his belt. His first win was in 2008 in the best original score category for In the Heights. He then won best book of a musical and best original score for Hamilton in 2016. Miranda has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards and has won five. His first was in 2009 for best musical theater album for In the Heights. He then won the same award in 2016 for Hamilton. In 2018, Miranda won best song written for visual media for the song “How Far I’ll Go,” featured in Moana. In 2023, he won two Grammys for his work on Encanto: “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” was named best song written for visual media and the soundtrack also took home the award for best compilation soundtrack for visual media. He won an Emmy Award in 2014 in the outstanding original music and lyrics category for “Bigger!,” which was featured during the 67th Tony Awards. Miranda has since been nominated for several Emmy Awards (Fosse/Verdon, SNL and Curb Your Enthusiasm), and again took home the TV trophy for Hamilton for best variety special in 2021. The performer was previously nominated for an Oscar in 2016 in the best original song category for “How Far I’ll Go” and, in 2022, was nominated again in the best original song category for Encanto’s “Dos Oruguitas,” though he lost to BIllie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell for the No Time to Die title track.
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren has won one Oscar, four Emmys and one Tony. Her Oscar win was in 2006 in the best actress category for her role as Her Majesty the Queen in The Queen. She won her first Emmy in 1996 in the outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or movie category for Prime Suspect 4: The Scent of Darkness. Her second win was in 1999 for The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, her third was in 2006 for Elizabeth I, and her fourth was in 2007 for Prime Suspect: The Final Act. She won a Tony in 2015 in the best actress in a play category for her work in The Audience.
James Moll
The film director and producer won an Emmy in 1996 in the outstanding informational special category for Survivors of the Holocaust. He won an Oscar in 1999 in the best documentary category for The Last Days. The director also won a Grammy in 2012 in the best longform music video category for Foo Fighters: Back and Forth.
Randy Newman
Newman, a prolific songwriter and composer, has been nominated for 22 Oscars. He’s won twice — once for 2001’s “If I Didn’t Have You” from Monsters, Inc. and a second time in 2010 for “We Belong Together” from Toy Story 3. He has won all three Emmys for which he’s been nominated — “He’s Guilty!” from Cop Rock in 1991, “It’s a Jungle Out There” from Monk in 2004 and “When I’m Gone,” also from Monk, this time in 2010 — and taken home seven Grammys out of 23 nominations.
Cynthia Nixon
Before Nixon ran against Andrew Cuomo to be the Democratic nominee for governor of New York in 2018, she already had amassed three of the four top entertainment prizes necessary for an EGOT. The Sex and the City star won an Emmy in 2004 for her role as Miranda Hobbes, as well as in 2008 for her guest appearance on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. The actress won a Grammy in 2009 for her work on the audiobook of An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. She has also been nominated for four Tony Awards and has won two: one in 2006 for lead actress in the play for Rabbit Hole and one in 2017 for featured actress for The Little Foxes.
Al Pacino
The actor has been nominated for eight Oscars and won the best actor prize in 1993 for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade in Scent of a Woman. He has been nominated for three Tonys and won in 1969 for featured actor in a play in Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? and in 1979 for lead actor in a play for The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel. Pacino has also won two Emmys. The first was in 2004 in the outstanding lead actor in a limited series or a movie category for his role as Roy Cohn in Angels in America. The second win was in 2010 in the same category for his role as Dr. Jack Kevorkian in You Don’t Know Jack.
Trey Parker
Trey Parker needs only an Oscar to score an EGOT. Parker has won five Emmy Awards for his work on South Park, which he co-created with Matt Stone. South Park won outstanding animated program in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2013. Parker won the Grammy for best musical theater album in 2012 for his work as a composer, lyricist and book writer alongside Robert Lopez and Stone for The Book of Mormon. Additionally, his work on Book of Mormon earned him Tony Awards for best musical, best book of a musical and best original score in 2011, alongside Lopez and Stone. Parker (and Casey Nicholaw) also won in the best direction of a musical category. While he has never won an Oscar, Parker was nominated in the best original song category for “Blame Canada” from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut in 2000.