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To find out a little more about the answers to the EGOT Winners quiz, here are the people who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, along with the year they completed all four.
1. Richard Rodgers – 1962
Richard Rodgers was the first person to achieve the EGOT status in 1962. Known for his prolific contributions to musical theater, Rodgers won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, and numerous Tony Awards. His landmark works, including “Oklahoma!”, “South Pacific”, and “The Sound of Music”, reshaped American musical theater, and his legacy continues to influence composers and artists around the world.
2. Helen Hayes – 1977
Helen Hayes, the “First Lady of American Theater”, completed her EGOT in 1977. A renowned stage actress, she earned an Academy Award for her role in “The Sin of Madelon Claudet” (1931), Tony Awards for her Broadway performances, a Grammy Award for a spoken word album, and an Emmy for her TV appearances. Hayes’ storied career spans over six decades, leaving a profound mark on both the stage and film industries.
3. Rita Moreno – 1977
Rita Moreno achieved EGOT status in 1977, becoming one of the few performers to win all four major awards. She won an Academy Award for “West Side Story” (1961), a Tony Award for “The Ritz” (1975), a Grammy for her album “The Electric Company” (1972), and an Emmy for her role on “The Muppet Show” (1977). Known for her versatility in film, television, and theater, Moreno remains a trailblazer for Latina actresses in Hollywood.
4. John Gielgud – 1991
John Gielgud completed his EGOT in 1991. A legendary British actor and director, Gielgud received an Academy Award for his supporting role in “Arthur” (1981), multiple Tony Awards, a Grammy for his spoken word performances, and an Emmy for his television appearances. His career, marked by distinguished stage and film roles, spanned over 70 years, earning him acclaim as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
5. Audrey Hepburn – 1994
Audrey Hepburn, an icon of cinema and style, achieved EGOT status in 1994. Known for her roles in “Roman Holiday” (1953) and “My Fair Lady” (1964), Hepburn won an Academy Award for Best Actress, a Tony Award for “Ondine” (1954), a Grammy for “Audrey Hepburn’s Enchanted Tales” (1994), and an Emmy for her humanitarian television special, “Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn” (1993). She is remembered for both her acting prowess and extensive charity work.
6. Marvin Hamlisch – 1995
Marvin Hamlisch, a prolific composer and conductor, completed his EGOT in 1995. He won three Academy Awards for his work on “The Way We Were” (1973), “The Sting” (1973), and “A Chorus Line” (1975), along with multiple Tony Awards for his musical scores. Hamlisch’s blend of Broadway hits and film scores made him a household name, and his Grammy for his musical contributions rounded out his EGOT achievement.
7. Jonathan Tunick – 1997
Jonathan Tunick, a celebrated orchestrator and conductor, earned his EGOT status in 1997. Tunick received an Academy Award for his orchestration of the film “Titanic” (1997), a Grammy for his work on Broadway cast albums, an Emmy for a television special, and a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for “Company” (1971). Tunick’s orchestrations are known for their sophistication and ability to enhance the emotional impact of musical productions.
8. Mel Brooks – 2001
Mel Brooks, a comedy legend, completed his EGOT in 2001. A master of film, television, and stage, he won an Academy Award for “The Producers” (1967), Tony Awards for “The Producers” (2001) and “Young Frankenstein” (2008), a Grammy Award for his comedy albums, and an Emmy for his work on “Mad About You”. Known for his irreverent humor and contributions to classic comedy, Brooks’ works remain iconic in American entertainment.
9. Mike Nichols – 2001
Mike Nichols, a celebrated director and comedian, achieved EGOT status in 2001. He won an Academy Award for directing “The Graduate” (1967), a Tony Award for directing “The Odd Couple” (1965), a Grammy Award for his comedy album “An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May” (1962), and an Emmy Award for his direction of “Angels in America” (2003). Nichols’ profound influence on both stage and screen earned him a place among the all-time greats of entertainment.
10. Whoopi Goldberg – 2002
Whoopi Goldberg achieved EGOT status in 2002, thanks to her remarkable versatility. She won an Academy Award for “Ghost” (1990), a Tony Award for her one-woman show “Whoopi Goldberg” (2002), a Grammy for her comedy album, and an Emmy for her work on “The View”. Goldberg has had a groundbreaking career in both comedy and acting, and she remains one of the most influential figures in Hollywood.
11. Scott Rudin – 2012
Scott Rudin, a renowned film and theater producer, completed his EGOT in 2012. He won an Academy Award for producing “No Country for Old Men” (2007), multiple Tony Awards for producing Broadway hits like “The Book of Mormon” (2011) and “The Heiress” (2013), an Emmy for producing “Angels in America” (2003), and a Grammy Award for the cast album of “The Book of Mormon”. Rudin is known for his influence and expertise in producing both stage and screen productions.
12. Robert Lopez – 2014
Robert Lopez made history as the youngest EGOT winner in 2014. Known for his work as a composer, Lopez won two Academy Awards for his songs in “Frozen” (2013) and “Coco” (2017), Tony Awards for his work on “Avenue Q” (2003) and “The Book of Mormon” (2011), a Grammy for his “Frozen” album, and an Emmy for his work on “The Wonder Pets!” (2008). Lopez’s songwriting has left an indelible mark on both Broadway and film musicals.
13. Andrew Lloyd Webber – 2018
Andrew Lloyd Webber, a master composer and lyricist, achieved EGOT status in 2018. Known for his revolutionary contributions to musical theater, he won an Academy Award for the song “You Must Love Me” from “Evita” (1996), multiple Tony Awards for his Broadway works like “Cats” (1983) and “The Phantom of the Opera” (1988), a Grammy for his album “The Phantom of the Opera” (1988), and an Emmy for his televised concerts and special productions. Webber’s musicals have reshaped the Broadway landscape.
14. Tim Rice – 2018
Tim Rice, a British lyricist, earned his EGOT in 2018. Rice collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on iconic musicals like “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1970) and “Evita” (1976), and also co-wrote songs for Disney’s “The Lion King” (1994). He won an Academy Award for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (1994), Tony Awards for his work on “Evita” (1979), “Aida” (2000), and “The Lion King” (1998), a Grammy for “The Lion King” soundtrack, and an Emmy for his songwriting in television specials.
15. John Legend – 2018
John Legend achieved EGOT status in 2018, cementing his place as a multi-talented performer. He won an Academy Award for “Glory” (2014) from the film “Selma”, a Tony Award for co-producing “Jitney” (2017), a Grammy for his musical contributions, and an Emmy for his role in “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” (2018). Legend’s EGOT win made him the first African American male to achieve this status.
16. Alan Menken – 2020
Alan Menken completed his EGOT in 2020, a remarkable achievement for the composer of many beloved Disney films. Menken won multiple Academy Awards for his songs in “The Little Mermaid” (1989) and “Beauty and the Beast” (1991), several Tony Awards for his Broadway works, a Grammy for his album of “Beauty and the Beast”, and an Emmy for his work on television specials. His scores and songs have become a defining part of Disney’s animated film legacy.
17. Jennifer Hudson – 2022
Jennifer Hudson achieved EGOT status in 2022. Known for her powerful voice and acting talent, Hudson won an Academy Award for her role in “Dreamgirls” (2006), a Grammy Award for her album “Jennifer Hudson” (2009), a Tony Award for co-producing “A Strange Loop” (2022), and an Emmy for her role in “The Color Purple” live production (2020). Hudson’s career has showcased her remarkable versatility across music, film, and theater.
18. Viola Davis – 2023
Viola Davis joined the EGOT club in 2023, completing the achievement with a Tony Award for her work as a producer. Davis is known for her powerful performances in films like “Fences” (2016), for which she won an Academy Award, as well as her work in television and theater. Her Grammy win for her audiobook “Finding Me” (2022) rounded out her collection of prestigious awards.
19. Elton John – 2024
Elton John achieved EGOT status in 2024, solidifying his place as one of the greatest musical icons of all time. Known for his long and successful career, John won multiple Academy Awards for songs from “The Lion King” (1994) and “Rocketman” (2019), numerous Grammy Awards, a Tony Award for “Aida” (2000), and an Emmy Award for his musical contributions in television. John’s career spans decades and continues to inspire new generations of artists.
20. Benj Pasek – 2024
Benj Pasek achieved EGOT status in 2024. Known for his work as a lyricist and composer, Pasek won an Academy Award for “La La Land” (2016), Tony Awards for his work on “Dear Evan Hansen” (2017), a Grammy for the “La La Land” soundtrack, and an Emmy for his work on “Dear Evan Hansen: Live in Concert”. His talent for crafting poignant and unforgettable songs has made him a significant figure in contemporary musical theater.
21. Justin Paul – 2024
Justin Paul, alongside his frequent collaborator Benj Pasek, also achieved EGOT status in 2024. Like Pasek, Paul’s achievements include an Academy Award for “La La Land” (2016), Tony Awards for “Dear Evan Hansen” (2017), a Grammy for “La La Land”, and an Emmy for “Dear Evan Hansen: Live in Concert”. His work has resonated with both theatergoers and film audiences alike, cementing his place among the best in contemporary musical theater.
