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Who won the first EGOT?

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In 1962 Richard Rodgers became the first person to earn an EGOT. The American composer achieved the honor with the following awards:

  • Emmy: Outstanding achievement in original music composed for television, Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years (1962)
  • Grammy: Best show album (original cast), The Sound of Music (1961)
  • Oscar: Best song, “It Might as Well Be Spring” from State Fair (1946)
  • Tony: Best producer (musical), best original music score, and best musical, South Pacific (1950)