Do you have what it takes to win an EGOT?
On Sunday night, Viola Davis became the 19th person in history to become an EGOT winner. Immediately, I saw Twitter ablaze with more people figuring out what an EGOT is and who in the past has won some.
Today, I wanted to define EGOT and then take you through some of the past winners.
But first, a little factoid, the EGOT acronym came from actor Philip Michael Thomas. He coined the term in 1984 when his role on Miami Vice made him famous. In an interview, he said he hoped to win an EGOT within five years.
So, what’s an EGOT?
What is an EGOT and Who Has Won EGOTS in the Past?
The EGOT Awards are four of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry. To become an EGOT winner, an individual must win all four awards. This distinction is highly sought after in the industry, and there have only been 19 EGOT winners to date.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
