Major Awards Wins for This Is Us
This Is Us earned widespread critical praise and several major award wins during its run, with particular strength at the Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. The series won multiple Emmys across technical and creative categories, while its cast members received recognition for performances. Below is a breakdown of the most notable verified wins, organized by award and year, to provide a clear picture of the show’s accolades.
Primetime Emmy Awards
Wins and Notable Categories
The series earned a total of 19 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, with wins in technical and craft categories that reflect its production quality and editorial strength. While lead acting categories saw frequent nominations, the show’s wins emphasized behind-the-scenes excellence and supporting performances.
| Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series (For "Pilot") | Ken Eluto, Adam Locke-Norton | Win |
| 2017 | Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More) (For "Pilot") | John Paino, Dan Davis | Win |
| 2017 | Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) (For "Pilot") | Matthew Mondrick, James L. Hart, Benjamin A. Burtt | Win |
| 2017 | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) (For "Pilot") | Joe Mooney, Joe Dzuban, William Freesh | Win |
| 2018 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Mandy Moore (nomination) | No win |
| 2018 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown (nomination) | No win |
| 2018 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Chrissy Metz (nomination) | No win |
| 2018 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Ron Cephas Jones (nomination) | No win |
| 2018 | Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series | John Requa, Glenn Ficarra (nomination) | No win |
| 2018 | Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series | Dan Fogelman (nomination) | No win |
| 2019 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown (nomination) | No win |
| 2020 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Mandy Moore (nomination) | No win |
| 2020 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Ron Cephas Jones (nomination) | No win |
| 2020 | Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series | Andy Hahn (nomination) | No win |
| 2021 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Mandy Moore (nomination) | No win |
| 2021 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Ron Cephas Jones (nomination) | No win |
| 2021 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Fiona Hardingham (nomination) | No win |
| 2022 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Mandy Moore (nomination) | No win |
| 2022 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown (nomination) | No win |
| 2022 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Ron Cephas Jones (nomination) | No win |
Golden Globe Awards
Wins and Recognitions
This Is Us achieved notable success at the Golden Globes, particularly for its ensemble and lead performances. The series and its cast members earned multiple wins across TV categories, highlighting both dramatic and musical/comedic range.
| Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best Television Series – Drama | This Is Us | Win |
| 2017 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Milo Ventimiglia | Win |
| 2017 | Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama | Mandy Moore | Win |
| 2017 | Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film | Ron Cephas Jones | Win |
| 2018 | Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama | Mandy Moore (nomination) | No win |
| 2018 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Sterling K. Brown (nomination) | No win |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film | Ron Cephas Jones (nomination) | No win |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Ensemble and Performance Wins
The Screen Actors Guild Awards recognized the cast’s chemistry and performances, with multiple wins for ensemble excellence and individual supporting performances.
| Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | This Is Us (cast) | Win |
| 2017 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Milo Ventimiglia | Win |
| 2em>2017 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Mandy Moore | Win |
| 2017 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown (nomination) | No win |
| 2017 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Chrissy Metz (nomination) | No win |
| 2018 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | This Is Us (cast) | Nomination |
| 2019 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | This Is Us (cast) | Nomination |
Other Recognitions and Final Thoughts
In addition to major awards, This Is Us received honors from critics groups and guilds, including wins from the Television Critics Association, ASC Awards and PGA Awards recognition. While the series received many nominations across its run, the verified wins above represent the most authoritative competitive achievements. These accolades underscore the show’s impact in storytelling, performance, and production values.
Quick Reference: Key Wins by Award
- Primetime Emmy Awards (4 wins): Editing, Production Design, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing (all for the pilot, 2017)
- Golden Globe Awards (4 wins): Best TV Series – Drama, Best Actor (Milo Ventimiglia), Best Actress (Mandy Moore), Best Supporting Actor (Ron Cephas Jones) in 2017
- Screen Actors Guild Awards (3 wins): Ensemble Drama (2017), Male Actor (Milo Ventimiglia), Female Actor (Mandy Moore) in 2017
Summary
This Is Us won a significant number of awards, most notably at the 2017 Emmys, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. The series earned multiple competitive wins across technical crafts and acting categories, particularly for its first season. While many additional nominations followed in subsequent seasons, the verified wins above represent the most authoritative accolades for the show.