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Mel Brooks now an ultra-rare PEGOT winner

Mel Brooks is now an ultra-rare PEGOT winner. The director, 97, added a Career Achievement Award at the 84th annual Peabody Awards on Sunday (June 9) — making him one of only four entertainers in the world to have a Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony trophy. He was presented with the honour by his fellow comedy veteran...

Peabody Award Win Brings Mel Brooks to PEGOT Status – Only the 4th Person to Achieve It!

You’ve heard of the EGOT, but have you heard of the PEGOT? Legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks just became the fourth person in history to win a Peabody, an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Mel was presented his Peabody for Career Achievement by Billy Crystal at the 2024 Peabody Awards ceremony on Sunday (June 9) in Los Angeles. The other four...