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Which African Americans have won an Emmy a Grammy and an Oscar?
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∙ 14y ago
There are too many to list here. But the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards were noteworthy because of a record 18 nominations for black actors. They were (winners are in capital letters):
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2): VIOLA DAVIS, "HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER" (ABC); Taraji P. Henson, "Empire" (FOX).
- Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or A Movie: David Oyelowo, "Nightingale" (HBO).
- Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or A Movie:Queen Latifah, "Bessie" (HBO).
- Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series (2): Anthony Anderson, "black-ish" (ABC); Don Cheadle, "House of Lies" (Showtime).
- Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series: UZO ADUBA, "ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK" (NETFLIX).
- Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: REG E. CATHEY, "HOUSE OF CARDS" (NETFLIX).
- Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series (2): Cicely Tyson, "How to Get Away with Murder" (ABC); Khandi Alexander, "Scandal" (ABC).
- Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series (3): Andre Braugher, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (FOX); Keegan-Michael Key, "Key & Peele" (Comedy Central); Tituss Burgess, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" (Netflix).
- Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series: Niecy Nash, "Getting On" (HBO).
- Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or A Movie:Michael Kenneth Williams, "Bessie" (HBO).
- Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or A Movie (3): REGINA KING, "AMERICAN CRIME" (ABC); Angela Bassett, "American Horror Story: Freak Show" (fx); Mo'Nique, "Bessie" (HBO).
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhoopi Goldberg is the only African American to win all three of these awards. Other people who have won all three of these awards are
- John Addison
- Woody Allen
- Julie Andrews
- Burt Bacharach
- Alan Bergman
- Marilyn Bergman
- George Burns
- Cher
- Randy Newman
- Sid Ramin
- Barbra Streisand
- Peter Ustinov
- John Williams
- Robin Williams
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Does Whoopi Goldberg have any awards?
Whoopi Goldberg, the famous African-American actress is one of the few entertainers that had won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony Award. She won the latter in the year 2002.
Who won an Emmy a Grammy an Oscar and a Tony?
The, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards are considered the four major entertainment prizes in American show business. Each award is presented annually to honor outstanding achievements, respectively, in television, music, film and theater. Winning all four awards has been called the Showbiz Award Grand Slam or EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)As of March 2014, 12 people have won all four awards in competitive categories. The recipients: John Gielgud(actor), Whoopi Goldberg (actress), Helen Hayes(actress), Audrey Hepburn (actress), Rita Moreno(actress), Marvin Hamlisch (composer), Richard Rodgers (composer), Jonathan Tunick (composer), Robert Lopez (songwriter); Mel Brooks (actor, screenwriter, producer), Scott Rudin (producer) and Mike Nichols (comedian, director).Two of these artists -- Rodgers and Hamlisch -- won a Pulitzer Prize as well.Three other artists -- Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, and James Earl Jones -- have also received all of the four major entertainment awards, although some of their prizes were not exclusively competitive.
Who was the first Hispanic person to win an Emmy a Grammy an Oscar and a Tony?
Rita Moreno was the first Hispanic entertainer (third person, second woman) to win this "Grand Slam" (Emmy Grammy Oscar Tony).Academy Award as the Best Supporting Actress "West Side Story" (1961)Grammy Award The Electric Company Album (1972)Tony Award Best Featured Actress, "The Ritz" (1975)Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program (1977)
Who is the youngest person to win an Emmy a Grammy an Oscar and a Tony?
At the age of 28, Barbra Streisand won the four awards faster than any other EGOT recipient (EGOT meaning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). She accomplished the feat in seven years -- between 1963 and 1970. Streisand has won four Primetime Emmy Awards (and one Daytime Emmy); eight Grammy Awards; and and two Oscars (one for acting, the other for songwriting). Although she has been nominated twice, Streisand has never won a competitive Tony Award. She was presented a special award in 1970.
What award did whoppi golgberg win?
Whoopi Goldberg is a member of the exclusive "EGOT" club, which means she is one of the few people who has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony during her career.
Does Whoopi Goldberg have any awards?
Whoopi Goldberg, the famous African-American actress is one of the few entertainers that had won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony Award. She won the latter in the year 2002.
Who is the actress that won an Emmy Award an Oscar a Tony award and a Grammy?
Barbra Streisand
What hispanic women an entertainer won an Emmy a Grammy and Oscar and a tony?
Rita Moreno.
What female cast member of Airport won an Emmy Grammy Oscar and Tony?
Helen Hayes.
Has Paul won any awards?
Yes, Oscar's, Grammy's, i think Emmy's and a bunch of other awards.
Who won an Emmy a Grammy an Oscar and a Tony?
The, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards are considered the four major entertainment prizes in American show business. Each award is presented annually to honor outstanding achievements, respectively, in television, music, film and theater. Winning all four awards has been called the Showbiz Award Grand Slam or EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)As of March 2014, 12 people have won all four awards in competitive categories. The recipients: John Gielgud(actor), Whoopi Goldberg (actress), Helen Hayes(actress), Audrey Hepburn (actress), Rita Moreno(actress), Marvin Hamlisch (composer), Richard Rodgers (composer), Jonathan Tunick (composer), Robert Lopez (songwriter); Mel Brooks (actor, screenwriter, producer), Scott Rudin (producer) and Mike Nichols (comedian, director).Two of these artists -- Rodgers and Hamlisch -- won a Pulitzer Prize as well.Three other artists -- Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, and James Earl Jones -- have also received all of the four major entertainment awards, although some of their prizes were not exclusively competitive.
Has paul McCartney won any awards?
Yes, Oscar's, Grammy's, i think Emmy's and a bunch of other awards.
Who was the first Hispanic person to win an Emmy a Grammy an Oscar and a Tony?
Rita Moreno was the first Hispanic entertainer (third person, second woman) to win this "Grand Slam" (Emmy Grammy Oscar Tony).Academy Award as the Best Supporting Actress "West Side Story" (1961)Grammy Award The Electric Company Album (1972)Tony Award Best Featured Actress, "The Ritz" (1975)Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program (1977)
Did nick cannon won a Grammy or Emmy?
He won an Emmy.
Who is the youngest person to win an Emmy a Grammy an Oscar and a Tony?
At the age of 28, Barbra Streisand won the four awards faster than any other EGOT recipient (EGOT meaning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). She accomplished the feat in seven years -- between 1963 and 1970. Streisand has won four Primetime Emmy Awards (and one Daytime Emmy); eight Grammy Awards; and and two Oscars (one for acting, the other for songwriting). Although she has been nominated twice, Streisand has never won a competitive Tony Award. She was presented a special award in 1970.
Did ladysmith black mambazo receive an Oscar or GRAMMY award?
Yes. They have received 3 Grammy awards (out of 13 nominations) in 1988 (Shaka Zulu), 2005 (Raise Your Spirit Higher), and 2009 (Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu) They were nominated for an Oscar in 2001 and and an Emmy in 2002 for On Tiptoe: Gentle Steps to Freedom
What is an Emmy?
An Emmy is like an Oscar but it only relates to TV.
