Six times in a row? Actors who have won the most Emmy Awards
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The Emmy Awards are the ultimate prize for those known for their work on the small screen. It's a real honour for actors in television, with an elite group getting recognised and even fewer taking home more than one trophy over the years. We show you 10 celebrities who belong to this prestigious group - it certainly takes a special combination of talent, hard work and longevity! - 2/11
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
‘Seinfeld’ alum Julia Louis-Dreyfus has earned 26 Emmy nominations, winning 11 times since 1992. She took home the Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on 'Veep' six times in a row, setting the record for the actor with the most wins for a single role. - 3/11
Tina Fey
This hilarious and smart writer, producer and actress has not only received 45 Emmy nominations, but also taken home nine awards, starting in 2002 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for 'Saturday Night Live’. Tina's most recent nomination came in 2020 for Outstanding Television Movie for 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend,' which she executive produced. - 4/11
Chris Rock
Actor, director and comedian Chris Rock has a total of 19 Emmy nominations under his belt. He has taken home a trophy on four occasions, including a 2009 win for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for his comedy special 'Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger' and a 1999 award, same category, for his HBO late-night comedy show, 'The Chris Rock Show.' - 5/11
Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin has earned 25 Emmy nominations since 1971, winning six times. Her work on several variety shows - including ‘Lily’ - are some of the most notable in terms of her success. She also won an Emmy for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for the 2013 documentary 'An Apology to Elephants'. - 6/11
Tyne Daly
Actress Tyne Daly has been nominated to the Emmys a total of 16 times, winning six. Four of them were for her role as Detective Mary Beth Lacey on 'Cagney & Lacey,' which ran from 1982 to 1988. She won two more Emmys in 1996 and 2003 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, for her work on 'Christy' and 'Judging Amy,' respectively. - 7/11
Carl Reiner
The late writer, actor, and producer - who started his acting career on the small screen in 1948 - is a true Emmy legend. Over the course of his impressive career, the popular comedian earned 18 nominations and won 11 awards. In 1999, Carl Reiner was inducted into the Emmy Hall of Fame for his incredible contribution to the television industry. - 8/11
Allison Janney
Allison Janney has won seven Emmy awards, with the most notable wins coming in 2014 and 2015, when she won for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Bonnie Plunkett on the CBS sitcom 'Mom'. - 9/11
Larry David
Larry David has so many titles — actor, writer, playwright and more — that it's impossible to list them all. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star has earned 28 Emmy nominations over the course of his career for executive producing, acting, hosting, and writing shows. In 1993, Larry won his only two Emmys for his work on 'Seinfeld’. - 10/11
Michael J. Fox
'Back To The Future' legend Michael J. Fox has been nominated 18 times over the years, with five Emmy Awards to his name. Three of were for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series due to his role in 'Family Ties', while he was given the same prize for his performance in 'Spin City', and his guest stint in 'Rescue Me' also earned him a trophy. - 11/11
Kelsey Grammer
'Cheers' star Kelsey Grammer has won five Emmy Awards from 16 nominations over an impressive career in television. He was awarded the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series prize four times (1994, 1995, 1998 and 2004) for his role as Dr. Frasier Crane in 'Frasier'. His fifth award was for his voiceover work as Sideshow Bob in 'The Simpsons' episode 'The Italian Bob'.
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- Chris RockAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer, and director
The Emmy Awards are the ultimate prize for those known for their work on the small screen.
It's a real honour for actors in television, with an elite group getting recognised and even fewer taking home more than one trophy over the years.
We show you 10 celebrities who belong to this prestigious group - it certainly takes a special combination of talent, hard work and longevity!