List of black Golden Globe Award winners and nominees facts for kids

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A list of Black nominees and winners of Golden Globe Awards in various award categories. The Golden Globe Awards celebrate amazing achievements in both movies and television. Sidney Poitier was a true pioneer, becoming the first Black person to be nominated for and win a Golden Globe in 1964 for his role in Lilies of the Field. This article highlights the many talented Black actors, actresses, directors, and musicians who have been recognized by the Golden Globes.

Amazing Achievements in Film

Best Actors in Drama Films

Many talented Black actors have been nominated for and won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Film.

Sidney Poitier was the first to win this award in 1964 for Lilies of the Field. He was also nominated four other times in this category.
Denzel Washington has been nominated nine times in this category, more than anyone else! He won twice, first in 2000 for The Hurricane and again in 2002 for Training Day.
Forest Whitaker won in 2007 for his powerful performance in The Last King of Scotland.
Chadwick Boseman won posthumously in 2021 for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
Will Smith won in 2022 for his role in King Richard.

Best Actresses in Drama Films

Black actresses have also made their mark in drama films, earning nominations and wins.

Whoopi Goldberg won this award in 1986 for her role in The Color Purple.
Andra Day won in 2021 for her incredible performance in The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
Viola Davis has been nominated three times in this category, making her the most nominated actress here.

Best Actors in Musical or Comedy Films

Actors in musical or comedy films have brought laughter and joy to audiences, earning Golden Globe recognition.

Morgan Freeman won in 1990 for Driving Miss Daisy.
Jamie Foxx won in 2005 for his amazing portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray.
Eddie Murphy has been nominated four times in this category, showing his strong presence in comedies.

Best Actresses in Musical or Comedy Films

These actresses have shined in musical and comedy roles.

Angela Bassett won in 1994 for her role in What's Love Got to Do With It. She is currently the only Black winner in this category.

Best Supporting Actors in Films

Supporting actors play crucial roles in movies, and many Black actors have been honored for their work.

Louis Gossett Jr. won in 1983 for An Officer and a Gentleman.
Denzel Washington won in 1990 for Glory.
Eddie Murphy won in 2007 for Dreamgirls.
Mahershala Ali won in 2019 for Green Book. He has also been nominated twice in this category.
Daniel Kaluuya won in 2021 for Judas and the Black Messiah.
Many of these nominated performances also received nominations or wins at the Academy Awards!

Best Supporting Actresses in Films

Black actresses have also been recognized for their outstanding supporting roles in films.

Whoopi Goldberg won in 1991 for Ghost.
Jennifer Hudson won in 2007 for Dreamgirls.
Mo'Nique won in 2010 for Precious.
Octavia Spencer won in 2012 for The Help. She is also the most nominated actress in this category with three nominations.
Viola Davis won in 2017 for Fences.
Regina King won in 2019 for If Beale Street Could Talk.
Ariana DeBose won in 2022 for West Side Story.
Angela Bassett won in 2023 for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph won in 2024 for The Holdovers.

Best Animated Films

Black directors have also been recognized for their work in animated movies.

Peter Ramsey won in 2019 for directing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which also won an Academy Award!

Best Directors in Films

Black directors have been nominated for their vision and skill in leading motion pictures.

Spike Lee has been nominated twice in this category, for Do The Right Thing in 1990 and BlacKkKlansman in 2019.
Ava DuVernay was nominated in 2015 for Selma.
Regina King was nominated in 2021 for One Night in Miami....

Best Screenwriters in Films

Writers are essential to great films, and Black screenwriters have been honored for their stories.

John Ridley was nominated in 2014 for 12 Years a Slave, which won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Barry Jenkins has been nominated twice, for Moonlight in 2017 and If Beale Street Could Talk in 2019. His screenplay for Moonlight also won an Academy Award.

Best Original Score in Films

The music in a film can make it unforgettable, and Black composers have created amazing scores.

Isaac Hayes won in 1972 for the iconic score of Shaft.
Jon Batiste won in 2021 for his work on Soul.
Quincy Jones has been nominated twice in this category.

Best Original Song in Films

Catchy and meaningful songs from films have also been recognized.

Irene Cara won in 1984 for "Flashdance... What a Feeling" from Flashdance.
Stevie Wonder won twice, first in 1985 for "I Just Called To Say I Love You" from The Woman in Red and again in 1986 for "Say You, Say Me" from White Nights.
Prince won in 2007 for "The Song of the Heart" from Happy Feet.
Common and John Legend won in 2015 for "Glory" from Selma.

Amazing Achievements in Television

Best Actors in Drama TV Series

Black actors have delivered powerful performances in TV drama series.

Sterling K. Brown won in 2018 for his role in This Is Us. He is currently the only Black winner in this category.
Billy Porter has been nominated three times for his work on Pose.

Best Actresses in Drama TV Series

Actresses in TV drama series have also received Golden Globe recognition.

Gail Fisher won in 1973 for Mannix.
Regina Taylor won in 1993 for I'll Fly Away.
Taraji P. Henson won in 2016 for Empire.
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez won in 2022 for Pose.
Zendaya won in 2023 for Euphoria.
Denise Nicholas has been nominated three times for Room 222.

Best Actors in Musical or Comedy TV Series

These actors have brought humor and charm to television comedy and musical series.

Flip Wilson won in 1971 for The Flip Wilson Show.
Redd Foxx won in 1973 for Sanford and Son. He is also the most nominated in this category with four nominations.
Bill Cosby won twice, in 1985 and 1986, for The Cosby Show. He is also tied for the most nominations with four.
Don Cheadle won in 2013 for House of Lies. He is also tied for the most nominations with four.
Donald Glover won in 2017 for Atlanta.

Best Actresses in Musical or Comedy TV Series

Actresses in TV musical or comedy series have also been celebrated.

Debbie Allen won in 1983 for Fame.
Tracee Ellis Ross won in 2017 for black-ish.
Quinta Brunson won in 2023 for Abbott Elementary.
Ayo Edebiri won in 2024 for The Bear.
Isabel Sanford has been nominated five times for The Jeffersons, making her the most nominated actress in this category.

Best Actors in Limited Series or TV Movies

Limited series and TV movies offer unique storytelling, and Black actors have been recognized for their roles.

Ving Rhames won in 1998 for Don King: Only in America.
Idris Elba won in 2012 for Luther. He is also the most nominated in this category with four nominations.

Best Actresses in Limited Series or TV Movies

Black actresses have also received awards for their work in limited series and TV movies.

Alfre Woodard won in 1998 for Miss Evers' Boys. She is also one of the most nominated in this category with two nominations.
Halle Berry won in 2000 for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge. She is also one of the most nominated in this category with two nominations.
S. Epatha Merkerson won in 2006 for Lackawanna Blues.
Queen Latifah won in 2008 for Life Support. She is also one of the most nominated in this category with two nominations.

Best Supporting Actors on Television

Supporting actors in TV series and movies have also been honored.

Louis Gossett Jr. won in 1992 for The Josephine Baker Story.
Don Cheadle won in 1999 for The Rat Pack.
Jeffrey Wright won in 2004 for Angels in America.
John Boyega won in 2021 for Small Axe.
Tyler James Williams won in 2023 for Abbott Elementary.
Jimmie Walker and Blair Underwood have both been nominated twice in this category.

Best Supporting Actresses on Television

Black actresses have also been recognized for their supporting roles in TV.

Gail Fisher won in 1971 for Mannix. She is the most nominated in this category with three nominations and the only winner.

Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television

The Golden Globes recently added a category for stand-up comedy on television, recognizing hilarious performances.

In 2024, Trevor Noah, Chris Rock, and Wanda Sykes were all nominated in this new category.