18th Golden Globe Awards
Awards

18th Golden Globe Awards 1961

The 18th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film for 1960. Held on March 16, 1961, the ceremony celebrated outstanding cinematic achievements across drama, comedy, and musical genres, as well as recognizing exceptional individual performances, directorial accomplishments, musical scores, and emerging talent.

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Highlights

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Total movie nominations

12

Total movie wins

5

Total people nominations

17

Total people wins

6

Spartacus

Most Nominations

Spartacus

6 nominations
The Apartment

Most Wins

The Apartment

3 wins

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

10 nominations 3 wins
Biography

Biography

3 nominations 1 wins
War

War

3 nominations 2 wins

Most Nominations

Greer Garson

1 nominations

Best Film Promoting International Understanding

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Best Motion Picture – Drama

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Best Motion Picture – Comedy

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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)

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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress)

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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)

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Best Director

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Original Score

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Best Motion Picture - Musical

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All winners and nominees

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Best Motion Picture – Comedy

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress)

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)

Original Score

Best Motion Picture - Musical

Best Film Promoting International Understanding

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