Liputan6.com, Jakarta - World-renowned director Steven Spielberg has made history in the entertainment industry.
On February 1, 2026, he officially achieved EGOT status, a rare achievement signifying his wins at all four major American entertainment awards: the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.
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This achievement places Spielberg in an exclusive list of individuals who have mastered the stages of television, music, film, and theater.
He won Best Music Film for the documentary "Music by John Williams," on which he served as a producer.
With EGOT status, Steven Spielberg joins an elite group of entertainment figures who have achieved this "grand slam."
EGOT: Definition and a Rare Achievement
EGOT is an acronym that represents the achievement of winning the four most prestigious awards in the American entertainment industry: an Emmy (television), a Grammy (music), an Oscar (film), and a Tony (theater).
This achievement is often referred to as a "grand slam" in the entertainment world, demonstrating an individual's dominance across multiple performing arts fields.
Steven Spielberg is now the 22nd person in history to achieve competitive EGOT status.
Steven Spielberg's First Grammy: A Historic Win
On February 1, 2026, Steven Spielberg received his first Grammy, a momentous occasion that cemented his EGOT status.
The award was in the Best Music Film category for the documentary "Music by John Williams," on which Spielberg served as a producer.This win marked Spielberg's first Grammy nomination and win.
The documentary "Music by John Williams" explores the seven-decade career of legendary composer John Williams, who collaborated with Spielberg on iconic films such as Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park.
Oscar Domination: Iconic Works Recognized
Before his Grammy win, Steven Spielberg was long known for his dominance at the Academy Awards, or Oscars.
He has won three Academy Awards throughout his illustrious career.
Two of those awards were for Best Director, for the Holocaust epic "Schindler's List" (1993) and the war drama "Saving Private Ryan" (1998).
Additionally, "Schindler's List" also earned him the Oscar for Best Picture.
In total, Spielberg has been nominated for an Academy Award 23 times, demonstrating consistent recognition from his peers in the film industry.
Emmy And Tony Awards
Steven Spielberg also has an impressive track record in television, as evidenced by his numerous Emmy awards.
Various sources cite varying Emmy numbers, ranging from "12 Emmy Awards" to "four Primetime Emmy Awards and seven Daytime Emmy Awards," for a total of 11 or 12 awards.
Some of Spielberg's Emmy-winning works as a producer include the war drama series "The Pacific" and "Band of Brothers."
He also won Emmys for animated programs such as "Steven Spielberg Presents: A Pinky & The Brain Christmas," "Animaniacs," "Tiny Toon Adventures," and "Freakazoid!"
He also won Emmys for "Steven Spielberg Presents Taken" and "E.R." (Outstanding Drama Series in 1996).
Steven Spielberg's achievements on the Broadway stage are equally impressive. He won a Tony Award in 2022.This Tony Award was for producing the Broadway musical "A Strange Loop."
The musical won Best Musical at the 75th Tony Awards, completing one of the four pillars of the EGOT he now holds.