15 Actors with the most Golden Globe awards, ranked

The Golden Globe Awards honor the best performances in film and television. Some earned their wins through dramatic performances, while others stood out in comedies or musicals. Either way, their ability to keep delivering keeps them at the top. These actors didn’t just have one great performance—they built careers full of them. Their work continues to stand out, and their wins prove why they’ve become some of the most celebrated names in entertainment.

1) Meryl Streep – 8 Wins from 33 Nominations

Meryl Streep is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. Her unmatched range and ability to transform into any character have earned her eight Golden Globe wins.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Kramer vs. Kramer (1980) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
2. The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1982) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
3. Sophie’s Choice (1983) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
4. Adaptation (2003) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
5. Angels in America (2004) – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
6. The Devil Wears Prada (2007) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
7. Julie & Julia (2010) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
8. The Iron Lady (2012) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.

2) Alan Alda – 6 Wins from 16 Nominations

Alan Alda became a household name through his work in both television and film. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in MASH*, which helped him secure multiple Golden Globe wins.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. MASH* (1975) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
2. MASH* (1976) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
3. MASH* (1980) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
4. MASH* (1981) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
5. MASH* (1982) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
6. Same Time, Next Year (1979) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.

3) Angela Lansbury – 6 Wins from 15 Nominations

Angela Lansbury’s career spanned decades, but her work in both film and television solidified her as a timeless star.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. The Picture of Dorian Gray (1946) – Best Supporting Actress.
2. The Manchurian Candidate (1963) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
3. Murder, She Wrote (1985) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama.
4. Murder, She Wrote (1987) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama.
5. Murder, She Wrote (1990) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama.
6. Murder, She Wrote (1992) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama.

4) Shirley MacLaine – 6 Wins from 20 Nominations

Shirley MacLaine’s career has been defined by bold roles and fearless performances.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. The Apartment (1961) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
2. Irma la Douce (1964) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
3. Being There (1980) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
4. Terms of Endearment (1984) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
5. Madame Sousatzka (1989) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
6. Postcards from the Edge (1991) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.

5) Jack Nicholson – 6 Wins from 17 Nominations

Jack Nicholson has built a career playing intense and unforgettable characters. His ability to completely own every role he takes on has earned him six Golden Globe wins.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Chinatown (1975) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.
2. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1976) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.
3. Terms of Endearment (1984) – Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.
4. Prizzi’s Honor (1986) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
5. As Good as It Gets (1998) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
6. About Schmidt (2003) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.

6) Nicole Kidman – 6 Wins from 17 Nominations

Nicole Kidman has built one of the most versatile careers in Hollywood.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. To Die For (1996) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
2. Moulin Rouge! (2002) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
3. The Hours (2003) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
4. Big Little Lies (2018) – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
5. Destroyer (2019) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
6. Being the Ricardos (2022) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.

7) Ed Asner – 5 Wins from 11 Nominations

Ed Asner became one of television’s most recognizable faces through his work in dramas and comedies.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1972) – Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series.
2. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1976) – Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series.
3. Rich Man, Poor Man (1977) – Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film.
4. Lou Grant (1978) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama.
5. Lou Grant (1980) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama.

8) Carol Burnett – 5 Wins from 16 Nominations

Carol Burnett is one of the most beloved figures in comedy and television. Her groundbreaking variety show, The Carol Burnett Show, made her a household name.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. The Carol Burnett Show (1968) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
2. The Carol Burnett Show (1970) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
3. The Carol Burnett Show (1972) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
4. The Carol Burnett Show (1977) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
5. Friendly Fire (1979) – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.

9) Laura Dern – 5 Wins from 8 Nominations

Laura Dern has built her reputation as one of the most consistent and respected actresses in Hollywood.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Afterburn (1993) – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
2. Enlightened (2012) – Best Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
3. Big Little Lies (2018) – Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film.
4. Big Little Lies (2020) – Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film.
5. Marriage Story (2020) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.

10) Jessica Lange – 5 Wins from 17 Nominations

Jessica Lange has built a career defined by bold performances and dramatic intensity.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Tootsie (1983) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
2. Blue Sky (1995) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
3. Grey Gardens (2010) – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
4. American Horror Story: Murder House (2012) – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
5. American Horror Story: Coven (2014) – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.

11) Rosalind Russell – 5 Wins; Nomination Count Not Specified

Rosalind Russell dominated the Golden Globes with performances that balanced humor and drama.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Sister Kenny (1947) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
2. Auntie Mame (1959) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
3. A Majority of One (1962) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
4. Gypsy (1963) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
5. The Trouble with Angels (1967) – Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement.

12) Kate Winslet – 5 Wins from 12 Nominations

Kate Winslet has consistently delivered standout performances, making her one of the most respected actresses of her generation.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Sense and Sensibility (1996) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
2. Revolutionary Road (2009) – Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
3. The Reader (2009) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
4. Mildred Pierce (2012) – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
5. Steve Jobs (2016) – Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.

13) Michael J. Fox – 4 Wins from 13 Nominations

Michael J. Fox became a household name through his work in television and film.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Family Ties (1989) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
2. Spin City (1998) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
3. Spin City (1999) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.
4. Spin City (2000) – Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical.

14) Al Pacino – 4 Wins from 19 Nominations

Al Pacino is one of the most iconic actors in film history, known for his intensity and larger-than-life presence.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Serpico (1974) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.
2. Scent of a Woman (1993) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.
3. Angels in America (2004) – Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film.
4. You Don’t Know Jack (2011) – Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film.

15) Dustin Hoffman – 4 Wins from 13 Nominations

Dustin Hoffman is known for his ability to completely transform into his characters.

Golden Globe Wins:

1. Tootsie (1983) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
2. Rain Man (1989) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.
3. Death of a Salesman (1986) – Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film.
4. Kramer vs. Kramer (1980) – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.