It's the most exclusive club in Hollywood. With four golden barriers to entry, the EGOT club is made up of entertainers who have received all of the premiere competitive arts awards: the Emmy for television, Grammy for music and recording, Oscar for film and Tony for Broadway theater.

While the group could broadly include those who achieved EGOT status thanks to an honorary award, the following list reflects only those who competitively accomplished the feat -- 23 to be exact, with the most recent inductee being Steven Spielberg.

Richard Rodgers, the music-writing half of the famed Rodgers and Hammerstein composing team, was the first person to achieve EGOT. He earned an Oscar for his song "It Might as Well Be Spring" from "State Fair," an Emmy for a TV special, Grammys for two cast albums and six Tonys -- including honors for his works "South Pacific," "The King and I" and "The Sound of Music."
Richard Rodgers, the music-writing half of the famed Rodgers and Hammerstein composing team, was the first person to achieve EGOT. He earned an Oscar for his song "It Might as Well Be Spring" from "State Fair," an Emmy for a TV special, Grammys for two cast albums and six Tonys -- including honors for his works "South Pacific," "The King and I" and "The Sound of Music."
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Helen Hayes, the "First Lady of the American Theater," had a career spanning more than seven decades. Her Oscars, won 38 years apart, were earned for the films “The Sin of Madelon Claudet" and "Airport." She also earned two Tonys, an Emmy in 1953 and a Grammy for a spoken-word recording.
Helen Hayes, the "First Lady of the American Theater," had a career spanning more than seven decades. Her Oscars, won 38 years apart, were earned for the films “The Sin of Madelon Claudet" and "Airport." She also earned two Tonys, an Emmy in 1953 and a Grammy for a spoken-word recording.
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Rita Moreno won an Oscar in 1962 for "West Side Story," a Tony in 1975 for her role in Terrence McNally’s "The Ritz," two Emmys (one for a "Muppet Show" appearance) and a Grammy for an album from one of her TV shows, "The Electric Company."
Rita Moreno won an Oscar in 1962 for "West Side Story," a Tony in 1975 for her role in Terrence McNally’s "The Ritz," two Emmys (one for a "Muppet Show" appearance) and a Grammy for an album from one of her TV shows, "The Electric Company."
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British actor John Gielgud was 87 when he reached EGOT status with an Emmy in 1991. By that time, he'd won two Tonys, a Grammy for a spoken-word recording and a best supporting actor Oscar in 1982 for one of his most famous roles: Hobson the valet in "Arthur."
British actor John Gielgud was 87 when he reached EGOT status with an Emmy in 1991. By that time, he'd won two Tonys, a Grammy for a spoken-word recording and a best supporting actor Oscar in 1982 for one of his most famous roles: Hobson the valet in "Arthur."
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Audrey Hepburn won both her Oscar for “Roman Holiday” and Tony for her role in “Ondine” when she was still in her 20s. Four decades later, she completed the EGOT circuit with an Emmy for a documentary television series about gardens and a posthumous Grammy in 1994 for a spoken-word album for children.
Audrey Hepburn won both her Oscar for “Roman Holiday” and Tony for her role in “Ondine” when she was still in her 20s. Four decades later, she completed the EGOT circuit with an Emmy for a documentary television series about gardens and a posthumous Grammy in 1994 for a spoken-word album for children.
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American composer Marvin Hamlisch had a stacked award cabinet that included three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys and a Tony for writing the score for "A Chorus Line."
American composer Marvin Hamlisch had a stacked award cabinet that included three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys and a Tony for writing the score for "A Chorus Line."
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Composer and conductor Jonathan Tunick achieved his EGOT over the span of 20 years. His Oscar was won in 1978 for "A Little Night Music," his Emmy and Grammy awards were won in the '80s and his Tony was for the 1997 musical "Titanic,” which had no relation to the blockbuster movie released the same year.
Composer and conductor Jonathan Tunick achieved his EGOT over the span of 20 years. His Oscar was won in 1978 for "A Little Night Music," his Emmy and Grammy awards were won in the '80s and his Tony was for the 1997 musical "Titanic,” which had no relation to the blockbuster movie released the same year.
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Think Mel Brooks is merely a funnyman? Try Renaissance man. The 99-year-old has an Oscar for his original "Producers" screenplay, Emmys for appearances on "Mad About You" (as well as one for writing a Sid Caesar special), three Grammys and three Tonys. The Tonys and two of the Grammys are also for "The Producers," which was turned into a 2001 musical.
Think Mel Brooks is merely a funnyman? Try Renaissance man. The 99-year-old has an Oscar for his original "Producers" screenplay, Emmys for appearances on "Mad About You" (as well as one for writing a Sid Caesar special), three Grammys and three Tonys. The Tonys and two of the Grammys are also for "The Producers," which was turned into a 2001 musical.
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Mike Nichols earned a reputation as one of the finest directors in film, TV and theater. He won an Oscar for directing 1967's "The Graduate," four Emmys and nine Tony Awards, the last for his direction of a 2012 production of "Death of a Salesman." He was funny, too. His Grammy was for a comedy collaboration with Elaine May, "An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May."
Mike Nichols earned a reputation as one of the finest directors in film, TV and theater. He won an Oscar for directing 1967's "The Graduate," four Emmys and nine Tony Awards, the last for his direction of a 2012 production of "Death of a Salesman." He was funny, too. His Grammy was for a comedy collaboration with Elaine May, "An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May."
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Whoopi Goldberg famously won an Oscar for her performance in 1990's "Ghost," becoming the second Black actress to do so, over 50 years after Hattie McDaniel won the same award. Goldberg also has two Emmys (including one for hosting "The View"), a Tony for producing 2002's "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and a Grammy for a recording of her one-woman show on Broadway.
Whoopi Goldberg famously won an Oscar for her performance in 1990's "Ghost," becoming the second Black actress to do so, over 50 years after Hattie McDaniel won the same award. Goldberg also has two Emmys (including one for hosting "The View"), a Tony for producing 2002's "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and a Grammy for a recording of her one-woman show on Broadway.
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With ten nominations total to his name, Scott Rudin has only one Oscar -- for producing 2007's best picture winner "No Country for Old Men." He's had much more awards success in theater, with eight Tonys, including for producing "The Book of Mormon." The cast recording for the show also won him a Grammy. With an Emmy picked up in the ‘80s rounding out his loot, he is the first producer to make the EGOT club.
With ten nominations total to his name, Scott Rudin has only one Oscar -- for producing 2007's best picture winner "No Country for Old Men." He's had much more awards success in theater, with eight Tonys, including for producing "The Book of Mormon." The cast recording for the show also won him a Grammy. With an Emmy picked up in the ‘80s rounding out his loot, he is the first producer to make the EGOT club.
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Robert Lopez became a member of the EGOT club in 2014 when his song "Let It Go" -- written with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, for the animated film "Frozen" -- won the Oscar for best song. His other honors include Tonys for "Avenue Q" and "The Book of Mormon," Emmys for "Wonder Pets" and a Grammy for the "Book of Mormon" cast album.
Robert Lopez became a member of the EGOT club in 2014 when his song "Let It Go" -- written with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, for the animated film "Frozen" -- won the Oscar for best song. His other honors include Tonys for "Avenue Q" and "The Book of Mormon," Emmys for "Wonder Pets" and a Grammy for the "Book of Mormon" cast album.
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Broadway luminary Andrew Lloyd Webber has no less than seven Tony Awards, including for scoring "Cats," "Sunset Boulevard" and "Evita." His Oscar win came in 1997 for the song he created alongside lyricist Tim Rice for the film version of his musical "Evita," starring Madonna. His Grammys include awards for cast albums. In 2018, Webber, Rice and John Legend achieved EGOT thanks to their "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" Emmy win for outstanding variety special.
Broadway luminary Andrew Lloyd Webber has no less than seven Tony Awards, including for scoring "Cats," "Sunset Boulevard" and "Evita." His Oscar win came in 1997 for the song he created alongside lyricist Tim Rice for the film version of his musical "Evita," starring Madonna. His Grammys include awards for cast albums. In 2018, Webber, Rice and John Legend achieved EGOT thanks to their "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" Emmy win for outstanding variety special.
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Along with his "Evita" win, Tim Rice has two other Oscars to his name, both for Disney movies: for penning the lyrics to "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from "The Lion King," which he won alongside composer (and singer) Elton John, and "A Whole New World" from "Aladdin," a win he shared with composer Alan Menken. Rice's Grammys include wins for "Aladdin," "Evita" and "Aida," with the latter two musicals also netting him Tony Awards.
Along with his "Evita" win, Tim Rice has two other Oscars to his name, both for Disney movies: for penning the lyrics to "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from "The Lion King," which he won alongside composer (and singer) Elton John, and "A Whole New World" from "Aladdin," a win he shared with composer Alan Menken. Rice's Grammys include wins for "Aladdin," "Evita" and "Aida," with the latter two musicals also netting him Tony Awards.
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13-time Grammy winner John Legend became the first Black man and one of the youngest people ever to reach EGOT status in 2018 after taking home an Emmy. His Oscar win was for best original song "Glory" from the film "Selma," and his Tony was for best play revival for "Jitney."
13-time Grammy winner John Legend became the first Black man and one of the youngest people ever to reach EGOT status in 2018 after taking home an Emmy. His Oscar win was for best original song "Glory" from the film "Selma," and his Tony was for best play revival for "Jitney."
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With 11 Grammys and 8 Oscars under his belt, composer <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F11%2F24%2Fentertainment%2Faladdin-anniversary-alan-menken-disney">Alan Menken</a> is one of the most decorated composers in the industry. Similar to Rice, many of his wins are for beloved Disney titles, including "Aladdin" and "The Little Mermaid." He was awarded the Tony for best original score for the musical "Newsies," which was based on a Disney film, and a Daytime Emmy in 2020 for "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure."
With 11 Grammys and 8 Oscars under his belt, composer Alan Menken is one of the most decorated composers in the industry. Similar to Rice, many of his wins are for beloved Disney titles, including "Aladdin" and "The Little Mermaid." He was awarded the Tony for best original score for the musical "Newsies," which was based on a Disney film, and a Daytime Emmy in 2020 for "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure."
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"American Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar early in her career, but she didn’t stop there. She also has two Grammys, and one Tony for producing 2022's "Strange Loop." While nominated four times in connection to her talk show "The Jennifer Hudson Show," her Daytime Emmy Award is for outstanding interactive media.
"American Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar early in her career, but she didn’t stop there. She also has two Grammys, and one Tony for producing 2022's "Strange Loop." While nominated four times in connection to her talk show "The Jennifer Hudson Show," her Daytime Emmy Award is for outstanding interactive media.
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Viola Davis' journey to EGOT status began in 2001, when she won a Tony Award for best featured actress in a play. She won a second Tony for "Fences," and went on to clinch a best supporting actress Oscar in 2017 for the film version of that stage play. Davis won an Emmy for "How to Get Away with Murder" in 2015, and nabbed an EGOT-making Grammy for narrating her memoir "Finding Me," 22 years after her Tony win.
Viola Davis' journey to EGOT status began in 2001, when she won a Tony Award for best featured actress in a play. She won a second Tony for "Fences," and went on to clinch a best supporting actress Oscar in 2017 for the film version of that stage play. Davis won an Emmy for "How to Get Away with Murder" in 2015, and nabbed an EGOT-making Grammy for narrating her memoir "Finding Me," 22 years after her Tony win.
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Sir Elton John joined the EGOT club in 2024 after winning an Emmy for his farewell concert at Dodger Stadium. He added the hardware to a shelf that also includes two Oscars, won 25 years apart, five Grammys and a Tony Award, the latter for scoring "Aida."
Sir Elton John joined the EGOT club in 2024 after winning an Emmy for his farewell concert at Dodger Stadium. He added the hardware to a shelf that also includes two Oscars, won 25 years apart, five Grammys and a Tony Award, the latter for scoring "Aida."
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Songwriting duo Benj Pasek (R) and Justin Paul have been associated with some beloved titles on stage and screen. The pair won their first of two Tonys in 2017 for "Dear Evan Hansen," the same year they won an Oscar for best original song for "La La Land." Their first Grammy came in 2018 for the album for "Hansen," and in 2024, they earned an Emmy for outstanding music and lyrics for their work on "Only Murders in the Building."
Songwriting duo Benj Pasek (R) and Justin Paul have been associated with some beloved titles on stage and screen. The pair won their first of two Tonys in 2017 for "Dear Evan Hansen," the same year they won an Oscar for best original song for "La La Land." Their first Grammy came in 2018 for the album for "Hansen," and in 2024, they earned an Emmy for outstanding music and lyrics for their work on "Only Murders in the Building."
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The most recent member of club EGOT is a very recognizable name. Hollywood director Steven Spielberg is a three-time Oscar winner, and has four Primetime Emmys to his name, the first coming in 1996 for his work on the animated show "Pinky and the Brain." His won a Tony Award for "Strange Loop," and in February, Spielberg achieved EGOT thanks to his best music film Grammy win for "Music by John Williams."
The most recent member of club EGOT is a very recognizable name. Hollywood director Steven Spielberg is a three-time Oscar winner, and has four Primetime Emmys to his name, the first coming in 1996 for his work on the animated show "Pinky and the Brain." His won a Tony Award for "Strange Loop," and in February, Spielberg achieved EGOT thanks to his best music film Grammy win for "Music by John Williams."
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