List of awards and nominations received by Betty White explained
Betty White achieved numerous accolades during her acting and comedic career. Her major competitive awards include five Primetime Emmys, a Daytime Emmy, a Grammy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her honorary awards include the 2009 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, the 2010 Britannia Awards Charlie Chaplin Award for Excellence in Comedy, and the 2015 Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award.
By award
| Year | Category | Title | Result | |
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| 1 | 1987 | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | The Golden Girls | | [1] [2] |
| 2 | 1990 | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | The Golden Girls | | [3] |
| 3 | 1990 | Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy | | | |
| 4 | 2000 | Funniest Female Guest Appearance in a TV Series | Ally McBeal | | [4] |
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| Primetime Emmy Award |
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| Year | Category | Title | Result | |
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| 1 | 1951 | | Life with Elizabeth | | |
| 2 | 1975 | | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | | |
| 3 | 1976 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | | |
| 4 | 1977 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | | |
| 5 | 1986 | | The Golden Girls | | |
| 6 | 1987 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The Golden Girls | | |
| 7 | 1988 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The Golden Girls | | |
| 8 | 1989 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The Golden Girls | | |
| 9 | 1990 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The Golden Girls | | |
| 10 | 1991 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The Golden Girls | | |
| 11 | 1992 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The Golden Girls | | |
| 12 | 1996 | | The John Larroquette Show | | |
| 13 | 1997 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Suddenly Susan | | |
| 14 | 2003 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Yes, Dear | | |
| 15 | 2004 | | The Practice | | |
| 16 | 2009 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | My Name Is Earl | | |
| 17 | 2010 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Saturday Night Live | | |
| 18 | 2011 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Hot in Cleveland | | |
| 19 | 2012 | | Betty White's Off Their Rockers | | |
| 20 | 2013 | Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program | Betty White's Off Their Rockers | | |
| 21 | 2014 | Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program | Betty White's Off Their Rockers | | |
| Daytime Emmy Award |
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| 1 | 1983 | | Just Men! | | |
| 2 | 1984 | Outstanding Game Show Host | Just Men! | | |
| 2015 | Lifetime Achievement | | | |
| Regional Emmy Award |
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| 1 | 1952 | Los Angeles Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality | Life with Elizabeth | | | |
Golden Globes
| Year | Category | Title | Result | |
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| 1 | 1986 | | The Golden Girls | | |
| 2 | 1987 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | The Golden Girls | | |
| 3 | 1988 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | The Golden Girls | | |
| 4 | 1989 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | The Golden Girls | | |
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MTV Movie Awards
| Year | Category | Title | Result | |
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| 1 | 2010 | | The Proposal | | |
| 2 | 2010 | | The Proposal | | |
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| Year | Category | Title | Result | |
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| 1 | 2011 | | Community | | |
| 2 | 2011 | Favorite Web Celeb | | | |
| 3 | 2015 | TV Icon | | | |
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| Year | Category | Title | Result | |
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| 1 | 2011 | | Hot in Cleveland | | |
| 2 | 2011 | | Hot in Cleveland | | |
| 3 | 2012 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Hot in Cleveland | | |
| 4 | 2012 | | The Lost Valentine | | |
| 5 | 2013 | | Hot in Cleveland | | |
| Honorary awards |
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| 2010 | | | | | |
| Year | Category | Title | Result | |
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| 1 | 1987 | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | The Golden Girls | | |
| 2 | 1988 | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | The Golden Girls | | |
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Other honors
- Illinois General Assembly*
After her death, the legislative body in her home state of Illinois passed a resolution on January 17, 2022 declaring January 17th to be Betty White Day.[6]
Notes and References
- News: Gregg. Kilday. Betty White to receive SAG lifetime award . The Hollywood Reporter. September 15, 2009 . October 5, 2009.
- Web site: 1987 American Comedy Awards, USA . imdb.com . November 26, 2015.
- Web site: 1990 American Comedy Awards, USA . imdb.com . November 26, 2015.
- Web site: 2000 American Comedy Awards, USA . imdb.com . November 26, 2015.
- Web site: Benardello. Karen. 2021-12-13. Women Film Critics Circle Honors Passing and The Power of the Dog Amongst 2021's Best Movies. 2021-12-18. Shockya.com. en-US.
- Web site: Wray. Tom. 2022-01-07. Illinois declares Jan. 17 'Betty White Day'. 2022-01-08. Illinois Eagle. en-US.
