EGOT
Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Film, Television and Theater
| Stands for | Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment |
EGOT stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, a film, television and theater abbreviation.
Distinction for winning all four major American entertainment awards, in television, music, film and theater. Only a small number of people have achieved a competitive EGOT.
Example: Elton John completed his EGOT with a Creative Arts Emmy in January 2024.
Usage notes
The term was coined by actor Philip Michael Thomas of Miami Vice in the 1980s as his personal goal. Composer Richard Rodgers was the first to complete all four in 1962. Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson and Elton John joined the list in the 2020s. Pronounced "EE-got".
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