List of awards and nominations received by Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt explained

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Wins:7
Nominations:59

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is an American web television sitcom created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, starring Ellie Kemper in the title role, that has streamed on Netflix since March 6, 2015.[1] Originally set for a 13-episode first season on NBC for spring 2015, the show was sold to Netflix and given a two-season order.[2] It ran for four seasons, ending on January 25, 2019. An interactive special premiered on May 12, 2020.

Throughout its run, the series received critical acclaim,[3] with critic Scott Meslow calling it "the first great sitcom of the streaming era".[4] The series received a total of 20 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including four nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominee(s)Result
Artios Awards2016Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Pilot Comedy and Emer O'Callaghan[5]
2017Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Series Comedy and Anne Davison[6]
Black Reel Awards2017Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series[7]
Critics' Choice Television Awards2015Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[8]
2016Best Comedy SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[9]
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series
2017Best Actress in a Comedy Series[10]
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Dorian Awards2015TV Comedy of the YearUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[11]
TV Performance of the Year - Actor
Gotham Awards2015Breakthrough Series – Long FormUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[12]
Gracie Allen Awards2016Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy or Musical[13]
Outstanding Female Actor in a Featured/Guest Role
NAACP Image Awards2017Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[14]
2018Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[15]
People's Choice Awards2016Favorite Streaming SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[16]
2017Favorite Premium Comedy SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[17]
2018data-sort-value="Comedy Show of 2018" The Comedy Show of 2018Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[18]
data-sort-value="Comedy TV Star of 2018" The Comedy TV Star of 2018
data-sort-value="Bingeworthy Show of 2018" The Bingeworthy Show of 2018Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Primetime Emmy Awards2015Outstanding Comedy SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[19]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2016Outstanding Comedy SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[20] [21]
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
2017Outstanding Comedy SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[22]
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
2018Outstanding Comedy SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[23]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
2020Outstanding Television MovieKimmy vs. The Reverend[24]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2015Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (for "Kimmy Goes to Court!")[25]
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (for "Kimmy Makes Waffles!")
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program
2016Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series[26]
2017Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program[27]
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, Tina Fey, and Sam Means (for "Kimmy's Roommate Lemonades!")
Satellite Awards2016Best Television Series – Musical or ComedyUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[28]
2017Best Television Series – Musical or ComedyUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[29]
Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
2018Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy[30]
Screen Actors Guild Awards2016Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series[31]
2017Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series[32]
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Television Critics Association Awards2015Outstanding Achievement in ComedyUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[33]
Webby Awards2015Best Actress[34]
Best Actor
Writers Guild of America Awards2015Television: Comedy SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[35]
Television: New SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2016Television: Comedy SeriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt[36]
Television: Episodic Comedy (for "Kimmy Goes on a Playdate!")
and Sam Means (for "Kimmy Finds Her Mom!")
2018Television: Episodic Comedy (for "Kimmy and the Beest!")[37]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Netflix Nabs 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' from NBC. Variety. Penske Business Media. November 22, 2014. November 21, 2014. Andrew. Wallenstein.
  2. Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. NBC 2014-2015 Schedule: 'Parenthood' Renewed; 'State of Affairs' & 'Marry Me' To Air Post-'Voice'; 'The Blacklist' Moves Midseason + 'Parks and Recreation' Final Season Benched. https://web.archive.org/web/20140512215705/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/11/nbc-2014-2015-schedule-parenthood-renewed-state-of-affairs-the-blacklist-moves-midseason-parks-and-recreation-on-the-bench/262674/. dead. May 12, 2014. May 19, 2014. TV by the Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. May 11, 2014.
  3. News: 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Has Two Native American Actors. It Needed Three. Indian Country Today Media Network. March 11, 2015. March 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150313233518/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/03/11/unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt-has-two-native-american-actors-it-needed-three-159559. March 13, 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Is the First Great Sitcom of the Streaming Era. The Week. The Week Publications. March 11, 2015. March 12, 2015.
  5. Web site: 2016 Artios Awards.
  6. Web site: 2017 Artios Awards.
  7. Web site: New Edition Story and This Is Us Dominate The Black Reel Awards for Television . August 4, 2017 . . May 29, 2021 . August 4, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170804181611/http://blackreelawards.com/new-edition-story-and-this-is-us-dominate-the-black-reel-awards-for-television/ . dead .
  8. Web site: Critics' Choice TV Nominations Unveiled. Deadline Hollywood. Lincoln. Ross. November 14, 2016. November 15, 2016.
  9. Web site: Takeda. Allison. Critics' Choice Television Awards 2015: Complete Winners List. 31 May 2015. US Weekly. May 11, 2016.
  10. Web site: Tapley. Kristopher. Netflix, FX's 'Feud' Lead Critics' Choice TV Nominations. Variety. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017.
  11. Web site: GALECA :: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics :: Home of the Dorian Awards.
  12. Web site: Gotham Awards Nominations: 'Diary of a Teenage Girl,' 'Carol' Lead the Pack . Variety. October 22, 2015. October 22, 2015.
  13. Web site: 2016 Gracies Winners. 17 March 2016.
  14. Web site: Hidden Figures, Loving, and Queen of Katwe nominated . Lewis . Hilary . Washington . Arlene . 10 February 2017 . . 15 February 2017.
  15. Web site: NAACP Image Awards: 'Marshall,' 'Get Out,' 'Girls Trip' Dominate Film Nominations . THR Staff . 20 November 2017 . . 20 November 2017.
  16. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20160819101007/http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2016 . August 19, 2016. Nominees and Winners 2016. People's Choice Awards. November 3, 2015. December 4, 2015.
  17. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20170114052433/http://www.eonline.com/news/809426/people-s-choice-awards-2017-complete-list-of-nominations . January 14, 2017. People's Choice Awards 2017: Complete List of Nominations . Zach . Johnson . . November 15, 2016. November 15, 2016. live.
  18. Web site: 2018 People's Choice Awards: Complete List of Nominations. E! News. Johnni. Macke. September 5, 2018. September 5, 2018.
  19. Web site: Emmy Award Winners 2015 – Full List. 20 September 2015. Variety. May 11, 2016.
  20. Web site: Emmy Nominees/Winners. September 19, 2016.
  21. News: Emmys 2016 winners: the full list. September 19, 2016. The Guardian. September 19, 2016.
  22. News: Anna Chlumsky and Shemar Moore to Announce Emmy Nominations. June 29, 2017. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. June 29, 2017.
  23. News: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. July 13, 2018. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
  24. Web site: Nominations Search. emmys.com. July 28, 2020.
  25. Web site: Creative Arts Emmys Show . . July 16, 2015.
  26. Web site: Creative Arts Emmys: 'Murderer' & 'Grease Live' Lead The Field On Night 2. September 11, 2016. Deadline Hollywood. September 12, 2016.
  27. Web site: 69th Emmy® Awards Nominations. July 13, 2017. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. July 13, 2017.
  28. Web site: Satellite Awards (2015). International Press Academy. pressacademy.com. IPA. December 2, 2015. December 2, 2015.
  29. Web site: Satellite Awards Nominees Revealed. Kilday. Gregg. The Hollywood Reporter. November 29, 2016. November 29, 2016.
  30. Web site: 'Dunkirk,' 'The Shape of Water' Lead Satellite Award Nominations. TheWrap. November 28, 2017. November 29, 2017. Steve. Pond.
  31. Web site: Key Deadlines and Dates for 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Announced. sagawards.org. 2015-10-12. 2017-08-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20170817122900/http://www.sagawards.org/media-pr/press-releases/key-deadlines-and-dates-22nd-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards%C2%AE-announced. dead.
  32. Web site: SAG Award Nominations: Complete List. 14 December 2016.
  33. Web site: 2015 TCA Award Nominees Include 'Game of Thrones', 'Empire', 'The Americans' & More . https://web.archive.org/web/20150605155212/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/06/04/2015-tca-award-nominees-include-game-of-thrones-empire-the-americans-more/412506/ . dead . June 5, 2015 . Amanda . Kondolojy . . June 4, 2015 . June 5, 2015.
  34. Web site: The Webby Awards 2015: Here Are This Year's Winners . . 2015-04-29. 2015-04-29.
  35. Web site: 'The Big Short' and 'Spotlight' Win Writers Guild Awards: Complete Winners List. February 13, 2016. February 27, 2016. TheWrap.
  36. Web site: WGA Awards: 'Moonlight,' 'Arrival' Win for Best Screenplay, 'Atlanta' Wins Twice . Littleton . Cynthia . McNary . Dave . February 19, 2017 . . May 29, 2021.
  37. Web site: WGA Awards 2019: 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?,' 'Eighth Grade' Win Screenplay Awards . McNary . Dave . February 17, 2019 . . May 29, 2021.

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