Movie Stars Who Achieved the “Triple Crown” (Oscar, Emmy, Tony)
Winning an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony in acting is a rare milestone often called the Triple Crown of Acting. These performers have delivered acclaimed work on screen and on stage, demonstrating range across film, television, and live theater. Each one holds competitive wins in acting categories from all three academies.
Below is a clear, fact-focused look at all widely recognized stars who have achieved this benchmark. For each, you’ll find which projects brought them each trophy and a quick snapshot of how their careers span multiple mediums and roles.
Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes completed the Triple Crown with an Academy Award for performances including ‘The Sin of Madelon Claudet’, a Primetime Emmy Award for a lead role on ‘Schlitz Playhouse of Stars’, and Tony Awards for ‘Happy Birthday’ and ‘Time Remembered’. Her awards cover both dramatic and comedic roles across stage and screen.
She worked extensively on Broadway and in touring productions while maintaining a steady presence in film and television. Her career also included radio work and leadership roles in arts organizations, alongside frequent returns to the stage in classic and new plays.
Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell achieved the milestone with an Academy Award for ‘Stagecoach’, a Primetime Emmy Award for the series ‘The Doctor’, and a Tony Award for ‘Hazel Flagg’. His trophies reflect leading work in film, television, and musical theater.
In addition to those wins, he appeared in major studio films and anthology TV dramas and wrote for the stage. His Broadway credits included both straight plays and musicals, demonstrating a wide acting range.
Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman’s Triple Crown includes Academy Awards for ‘Gaslight’, ‘Anastasia’, and ‘Murder on the Orient Express’, a Tony Award for ‘Joan of Lorraine’, and Primetime Emmy Awards for ‘The Turn of the Screw’ and ‘A Woman Called Golda’. Her honors span stage, feature films, and television films.
She worked in multiple languages and industries, appearing in Hollywood, European productions, and live theater. Her television projects included historical portrayals and literary adaptations alongside continuing stage engagements.
Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas completed the set with Academy Awards for ‘Hud’ and ‘Being There’, a Tony Award for ‘The Best Man’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for a lead performance on ‘CBS Playhouse’. His awards recognize principal roles across drama and political satire.
He moved between Broadway and Hollywood throughout his career and appeared in television plays during the era of live and prestige anthology programming. His stage credits ranged from contemporary American works to classics.
Paul Scofield
Paul Scofield earned an Academy Award for ‘A Man for All Seasons’, a Tony Award for the same role on Broadway, and a Primetime Emmy Award for the television play ‘Male of the Species’. He is one of the performers to win both Oscar and Tony for the same character.
Beyond those wins, he was closely associated with major stage companies and appeared in select film and television projects. His screen work included literary adaptations and historical dramas that complemented a primarily stage-based career.
Jack Albertson
Jack Albertson’s Triple Crown includes an Academy Award for ‘The Subject Was Roses’, a Tony Award for the same role on Broadway, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Chico and the Man’. His awards span film, theater, and series television.
He worked in vaudeville, on radio, and in television variety before achieving leading roles. His credits include character parts across studio films and recurring television appearances in sitcoms and dramas.
Maureen Stapleton
Maureen Stapleton achieved the milestone with an Academy Award for ‘Reds’, Tony Awards for ‘The Rose Tattoo’ and ‘The Gingerbread Lady’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for the television film ‘Among the Paths to Eden’. Her awards highlight work in contemporary drama and television movies.
She built a substantial Broadway resume and continued to appear in films directed by leading filmmakers. Her television roles included anthology dramas and telefilms alongside ongoing stage commitments.
Jason Robards
Jason Robards completed the Triple Crown with Academy Awards for ‘All the President’s Men’ and ‘Julia’, Tony Awards for ‘The Disenchanted’ and ‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Inherit the Wind’. His wins span supporting and leading roles.
He was a frequent interpreter of American classics on stage and took on prominent roles in film ensembles. His television work included historical and courtroom dramas as well as adaptations of theatrical works.
Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft secured an Academy Award for ‘The Miracle Worker’, Tony Awards for ‘Two for the Seesaw’ and ‘The Miracle Worker’, and completed the Triple Crown with a Primetime Emmy Award for the television film ‘Deep in My Heart’. Her trophies recognize lead and supporting performances across mediums.
She alternated between film sets and Broadway, appearing in dramas and comedies while also working in prestige telefilms. Her screen career included collaborations with prominent directors and roles that drew multiple nominations.
Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno completed her Triple Crown with an Academy Award for ‘West Side Story’, a Tony Award for ‘The Ritz’, and Primetime Emmy Awards for guest roles on ‘The Muppet Show’ and ‘The Rockford Files’. Her wins reflect musical, comedic, and dramatic work.
Her credits cover film musicals, dramatic television, and stage comedies, along with voice roles and concert performances. She has also appeared in ensemble television series and continued stage work in revivals and new productions.
Shirley Booth
Shirley Booth earned an Academy Award for ‘Come Back, Little Sheba’, multiple Tony Awards including for the same role on Broadway, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Hazel’. She is among the performers who won both Oscar and Tony for the same character.
Her stage career began in vaudeville and progressed to major Broadway productions before transitioning to television. In addition to her sitcom success, she appeared in televised plays and specials drawn from contemporary theater.
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn achieved the Triple Crown with an Academy Award for ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’, a Tony Award for ‘Same Time, Next Year’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for a guest role on ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’. Her awards cover lead and guest categories.
She continued to work across film, television, and theater while also teaching and serving in guild leadership. Her screen credits include independent films, studio features, and limited series.
Jessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy completed the set with an Academy Award for ‘Driving Miss Daisy’, multiple Tony Awards including for ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘The Gin Game’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Foxfire’. Her honors recognize principal roles across decades.
She built a distinguished stage career in both classic and contemporary plays and later took on prominent film and television projects. Her television work included anthology dramas and telefilms in addition to stage revivals.
Glenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson’s Triple Crown includes Academy Awards for ‘Women in Love’ and ‘A Touch of Class’, a Tony Award for ‘Three Tall Women’, and Primetime Emmy Awards for ‘Elizabeth R’. Her wins span comedic and dramatic territory in both film and theater.
After a period in public service, she returned to leading stage roles in major revivals. Her television work extends from historical drama to modern pieces, reinforcing the breadth of her screen career.
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith achieved her Triple Crown with Academy Awards for ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’ and ‘California Suite’, a Tony Award for ‘Lettice and Lovage’, and Primetime Emmy Awards for ‘Downton Abbey’. Her awards reflect success as both a leading and supporting performer.
Her stage career includes Shakespearean and modern repertory with major British theaters. On television and in films, she has balanced period drama with contemporary projects, contributing to ensembles and leading casts.
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren holds an Academy Award for ‘The Queen’, a Tony Award for ‘The Audience’, and multiple Primetime Emmys for ‘Prime Suspect’ and ‘Elizabeth I’. These wins cover portrayals of historical figures and contemporary characters across mediums.
Her stage work ranges from classical repertory to new plays, and her filmography includes international co-productions and studio features. In television, she has led landmark series and limited events recognized by peer awards.
Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange’s Triple Crown includes Academy Awards for ‘Tootsie’ and ‘Blue Sky’, a Tony Award for ‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’, and Primetime Emmys for ‘Grey Gardens’ and ‘American Horror Story’. Her recognitions span lead and supporting categories.
She has alternated between film and television while maintaining an active presence on stage. Her screen roles include biographical portrayals, psychological drama, and genre anthology work.
Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand completed the Triple Crown with Academy Awards for ‘Fargo’, ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’, and ‘Nomadland’, a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Olive Kitteridge’, and a Tony Award for ‘Good People’. Her awards include both lead and limited-series honors.
She has also produced projects for film and television, often linked to literary adaptations and character-driven dramas. On stage, she has taken on contemporary works and classics in major theaters.
Viola Davis
Viola Davis earned an Academy Award for ‘Fences’, Tony Awards for ‘King Hedley II’ and ‘Fences’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Her Triple Crown spans theater, network television, and feature film.
Her film and TV credits include leading roles in dramas, action thrillers, and limited series. She has also produced screen projects while continuing to appear on stage.
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons holds an Academy Award for ‘Reversal of Fortune’, a Tony Award for ‘The Real Thing’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Elizabeth I’. His Triple Crown reflects leading and supporting roles across screen and stage.
He has performed in classical theater, West End and Broadway productions, and a broad range of films from period dramas to contemporary thrillers. His television appearances include docudramas and historical miniseries.
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer completed the Triple Crown with an Academy Award for ‘Beginners’, Tony Awards for ‘Cyrano’ and ‘Barrymore’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘The Moneychangers’. His honors recognize both biographical and fictional roles.
He balanced stage commitments with a prolific screen career in North America and abroad. In television, he appeared in miniseries, telefilms, and specials, while maintaining a steady presence in theater productions.
Al Pacino
Al Pacino achieved the Triple Crown with an Academy Award for ‘Scent of a Woman’, Tony Awards for ‘Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?’ and ‘The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel’, and Primetime Emmys for ‘Angels in America’ and ‘You Don’t Know Jack’. His awards span leading work in film, theater, and television.
His stage work includes new American plays and classical revivals, often in extended runs. On television, he has appeared in limited series and films based on real events, complementing a film career that encompasses crime sagas, biographical dramas, and character studies.
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave’s Triple Crown includes an Academy Award for ‘Julia’, a Tony Award for ‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Playing for Time’. Her honors cover major roles in theater, film, and television.
She has collaborated with leading directors and companies on both sides of the Atlantic and appeared in television films and miniseries. Her stage work features classics and new writing in major revivals and original productions.
Geoffrey Rush
Geoffrey Rush completed the set with an Academy Award for ‘Shine’, a Tony Award for ‘Exit the King’, and a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘The Life and Death of Peter Sellers’. His awards span biographical portrayals and theatrical adaptations.
He has worked internationally across film, television, and stage, including Shakespearean roles and contemporary Australian works. His screen projects include ensemble dramas and limited series.
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