Fastest time to achieve the EGOT

Also known as the "Grand Slam of show business", EGOT is an acronym given to the feat of winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony, as well as a title bestowed on the entertainers that achieve the prestigious awards. The fastest time to win all four gongs is 10 years, achieved by US songwriter Robert Lopez between 2004 and 2014. Lopez won: a Tony in 2004 (Best Score: Avenue Q); an Emmy in 2008 (Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition: Wonder Pets); a Grammy in 2012 (Best Musical Theater Album: The Book of Mormon: Original Broadway Cast Recording); and finally an Oscar in 2014 (Best Original Song: "Let It Go" from Frozen). Securing the Oscar at 39 years old also makes Lopez the youngest person to achieve the EGOT.

The expression "EGOT" was coined by American actor Philip Michael Thomas.

The award is only considered to count if it's in an individual, competitive category (eg not special or honorary titles).

As of January 2016, only 12 people have ever achieved the EGOT.