Only a select few entertainers have earned a competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony to claim the coveted EGOT honor — in fact, there are just 19 as of 2024. (There are five others who have snagged all five prizes when you include honorary or special awards, including Harry Belafonte, James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones, Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand.)
Richard Rodgers, composer (1902-1979)
Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composed, “Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years” (1962)
Grammy: Best Show Album, “The Sound of Music” (1960); Best Original Cast Show Album, “No Strings” (1962)
Oscar: Best Song, “It Might As Well Be Spring” from “State Fair” (1945)
Tony: Three for “South Pacific” (1950); one each for “The King and I” (1952), “The Sound of Music” (1960) and “No Strings” (1962)
Helen Hayes, actress (1900 – 1993)
Emmy: Best Actress, “Schlitz Playhouse of Stars: Not a Chance” (1953)
Grammy: Best Spoken Word Recording, “Great American Documents” (1977)
Oscar: Best Actress, “The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1932); Best Supporting Actress, “Airport” (1970)
Tony: Best Actress in a Drama, “Happy Birthday” (1947); Best Actress in a Drama, “Time Remembered”...