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Some actors have Oscars, some have Emmys, a few have Grammys or Tony's, but only a tiny handful ever win all four. And tonight, we're talking about the legends who almost did it.
These are the famous top 10 actors who came so close to completing their EGOT
and still don't have all four trophies.
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10. Kate Winslet (Missing: Tony)
Kate Winslett is one of the most decorated actors of her generation with multiple Emmys for prestige TV work and an Oscar win for The Reader. She has also earned a Grammy in spoken word and soundtrack related categories, which means she already holds three of the four awards needed for an EGOT. Despite having stage roots in the UK, Winslett has never claimed a Broadway Tony, making her one of the most high-profile almost ego actors currently working.9. Julie Andrews (Missing: Tony)
Julie Andrews is Hollywood royalty with an Oscar for Mary Poppins, a Grammy for her recording work, and an enduring reputation as one of the greatest musical performers of all time. She has a long and celebrated connection to Broadway and the West End, originating iconic roles before her film career.Yet Andrews has never secured a competitive Tony Award. Despite nominations and massive influence because of timing, creative choices, and later vocal issues, she stands as one of the most surprising should have been Egot stories.8. Al Pacino (Missing: Grammy)
Al Puccino has conquered almost everything an actor can. An Oscar for Scent of a Woman, Tony Awards for his stage work and Emmy wins for prestige TV projects. That combination gives him the classic triple crown of acting, plus major television success. But Pacino has never won a Grammy, leaving him one award short of EGOT status. Unless he leans harder into audiobooks or spoken word recordings, he may stay on the almost side of EGOT history7. Helen Mirren (Missing: Grammy)
Helen Mirren has an Oscar for The Queen, multiple Emmys, and a Tony Award for her work on stage, giving her an almost unbeatable acting resume across film, TV, and theater. She belongs to the select group of performers who have truly dominated all three major acting mediums, given her acclaimed narration, and voice work. She's the kind of performer who could grab one for a spoken word album. But as of now, she remains one Grammy shy of Egot Glory.6. Jeremy Irons (Missing: Grammy)
Jeremy Irons has an Oscar for Reversal of Fortune, Emmys for high-profile TV work, and a Tony for his stage performances. He's another member of the elite group who've swept film, TV, and theatre's top acting honors. What he does not have is a Grammy, leaving him one award shy of EGOT. Despite decades of acclaimed work and a very distinctive voice that seems tailor made for spoken word projects, if he ever records the right audiobook or narration project, he could instantly jump from almost to official EGOT.
🏆 Emmy Awards 1997 Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century: War Without End. 2006 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Elizabeth the First. 2014 Outstanding Narrator for Game of Lions.
🏆 The Missing Piece is the Grammy Award.
🏆 Oscar Award 1991 Best Actor for Reversal of Fortune.
🏆 Tony Award 1984 Best Actor in a Play for The Real Thing.
5. Ellen Burstyn (Missing: Grammy)
Ellen Buren is one of the most respected actors alive with an Oscar, Emmys, and a Tony Award to her name. She's another performer cited on almost EGOT lists for having three of the four major trophies plus a body of work that spans generations. Buren has never won a Grammy. Even though her voice and presence have become iconic in film and theater history, at this point her legacy is secure with or without that final trophy, but on paper she might be one of the most deserving non-EGO actors ever.4. Hugh Jackman (Missing: Oscar)
Hugh Jackman is both a blockbuster movie star and a stage musical powerhouse. He's a Tony winner for The Boy from Oz and he holds a Grammy for The Greatest Showman soundtrack. He also has Emmy recognition tied to his TV and hosting work, giving him three corners of the EGOT square. Jackman came close with an Academy Award nomination for Les Miserables and remains a strong contender to eventually complete the EGOT if the right role comes along.3. Lin‑Manuel Miranda (Missing: Oscar)
Lin Manuel Miranda is a modern theater titan with multiple Tony Awards and several Grammys for Hamilton and other musical projects. He's also an Emmy winner thanks to his work in televised musical performances and specials. Miranda has been nominated for an Oscar for his original songs, coming excruciatingly close to completing his EGOT. If any contemporary multihyenate feels destined to cross that line, it's him. But until that first Academy Award arrives, he's officially an almost.2. Cynthia Erivo (Missing: Oscar)
Cynthia Rivo's rise has been astonishingly fast. She already has a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy, much of it tied to her star-making work in The Color Purple. Her combination of acting and powerhouse vocals makes her one of the most versatile performers of her generation. She has received Oscar nominations, but hasn't yet converted them into a win, leaving her one step short of EGOT status. With more major film roles on the way, especially awards bait musical and biopic projects, she remains one of the most likely future EGOTs.1. Billy Porter (Missing: Oscar)
Billy Porter is a trailblazer who has won a Tony for Kinky Boots, a Grammy for its cast recording, and an Emmy for Pose. That triple crown showcases his impact on Broadway, music, and television alike. The missing piece is an Oscar, and Porter has already begun taking on more film roles that could put him in that conversation. He's a classic example of a modern multi-talent who feels one great movie away from Egot immortality.
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