Meryl Streep, Viola Davis and George Clooney.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty (2); Kevin Winter/Getty
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Since 1952, theGolden Globe Awardshave awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award to an exceptional actor, director, or anyone who has made “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.”
Since its inception, the Cecil B. DeMille Award was only skipped in four years — 1976, 2008, 2022 and 2024 — due to strikes and time constraints.
Below, see every person who has won the Cecil B. DeMille Award including this year’s recipient,Viola Davis.
01of 70Viola Davis, 2025Viola Davis.Gilbert Flores//GG2025/Penske Media via GettyViola Davistook the award home in 2025 after making atouching speechat the Golden Gala. The award was skipped in 2024 due to time constraints following the addition of more categories to the show.
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Viola Davis, 2025
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Viola Davistook the award home in 2025 after making atouching speechat the Golden Gala. The award was skipped in 2024 due to time constraints following the addition of more categories to the show.
02of 70Eddie Murphy, 2023Mark Sagliocco/WireImageComedian Eddie Murphy received the honor on Jan. 10, 2023, after the Globes took a break from television in 2022amid controversy surroundinga lack of diversity within the Hollywood Foreign Press and sexual assault allegations against former president Philip Berk.
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Eddie Murphy, 2023
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Comedian Eddie Murphy received the honor on Jan. 10, 2023, after the Globes took a break from television in 2022amid controversy surroundinga lack of diversity within the Hollywood Foreign Press and sexual assault allegations against former president Philip Berk.
03of 70Jane Fonda, 2021Rick Diamond/GettyThe esteemed actress was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2021 ceremony. “It was so unexpected,” she said of finding out she’d receive the award. “And it’s such a great honor. And it made me so happy that I burst into tears.”
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Jane Fonda, 2021
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The esteemed actress was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2021 ceremony. “It was so unexpected,” she said of finding out she’d receive the award. “And it’s such a great honor. And it made me so happy that I burst into tears.”
04of 70Tom Hanks, 2020NBCTom Hanks won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020, and gave a heartfelt speech thanking his family, his past directors and DeMille himself.
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Tom Hanks, 2020
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Tom Hanks won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020, and gave a heartfelt speech thanking his family, his past directors and DeMille himself.
05of 70Jeff Bridges, 2019Michael Buckner/Variety/REX/ShutterstockWhen Jeff Bridges won the Cecil B DeMille Award in 2019, his wife, brother and sister were in the audience to cheer him on as he thanked past costars, his team and even his stand-in.
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Jeff Bridges, 2019
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When Jeff Bridges won the Cecil B DeMille Award in 2019, his wife, brother and sister were in the audience to cheer him on as he thanked past costars, his team and even his stand-in.
06of 70Oprah Winfrey, 2018Paul Drinkwater/NBC/GettyOprah Winfreywon the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2018, becoming the first Black woman to receive the honor. Her passionate speech began with recollections of watching Sidney Poitier break barriers at awards shows, commentary on the Time’s Up movementand the promise that"a new day is on the horizon."
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Oprah Winfrey, 2018
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Oprah Winfreywon the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2018, becoming the first Black woman to receive the honor. Her passionate speech began with recollections of watching Sidney Poitier break barriers at awards shows, commentary on the Time’s Up movementand the promise that"a new day is on the horizon."
07of 70Meryl Streep, 2017Paul Drinkwater/NBC via USA TODAY NETWORKMeryl Streep won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2017 and used her time at the micto take aim atthen-President Donald Trump in a firey speech.
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Meryl Streep, 2017
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Meryl Streep won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2017 and used her time at the micto take aim atthen-President Donald Trump in a firey speech.
08of 70Denzel Washington, 2016GettyDenzel Washington won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2016, and brought his family on stage with him for his speech.
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Denzel Washington, 2016
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Denzel Washington won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2016, and brought his family on stage with him for his speech.
09of 70George Clooney, 2015George Clooney.GettyWhen George Clooney won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, he called out new wife Amal, sweetly saying, “I couldn’t be prouder to be your husband.”
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George Clooney, 2015
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When George Clooney won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, he called out new wife Amal, sweetly saying, “I couldn’t be prouder to be your husband.”
10of 70Woody Allen, 2014Europa Press News/Europa Press via Getty.Director Woody Allen won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2014.
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Woody Allen, 2014
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Director Woody Allen won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2014.
11of 70Jodie Foster, 2013Jodie Foster.jimmy kimmel live/ youtubeJodie Foster won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2013; before that, she’d been nominated for 10 Golden Globe Awards and won two. She won again forThe Mauritanianin 2021.
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Jodie Foster, 2013
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Jodie Foster won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2013; before that, she’d been nominated for 10 Golden Globe Awards and won two. She won again forThe Mauritanianin 2021.
12of 70Morgan Freeman, 2012Morgan Freeman arrives to the premiere of the film “Going In Style” March 30, 2017 in New York. / AFP PHOTO / Bryan R. Smith (Photo credit should read BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP/Getty Images)Actor Morgan Freeman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, after earning five Golden Globe Award nominations and one win for 1990’sDriving Miss Daisy.
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Morgan Freeman, 2012
Morgan Freeman arrives to the premiere of the film “Going In Style” March 30, 2017 in New York. / AFP PHOTO / Bryan R. Smith (Photo credit should read BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP/Getty Images)
Actor Morgan Freeman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, after earning five Golden Globe Award nominations and one win for 1990’sDriving Miss Daisy.
13of 70Robert De Niro, 2011Frazer Harrison/GettyActor Robert De Niro won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2011, after receiving eight prior nominations and one win (1981’sRaging Bull).
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Robert De Niro, 2011
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Actor Robert De Niro won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2011, after receiving eight prior nominations and one win (1981’sRaging Bull).
14of 70Martin Scorsese, 2010Martin Scorsese.Vittorio Zunino Celotto/GettyDirector Martin Scorsese won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2010. Prior to that, he had eight Golden Globe nominations and two wins; he’s since been nominated two more times and won once.
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Martin Scorsese, 2010
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Director Martin Scorsese won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2010. Prior to that, he had eight Golden Globe nominations and two wins; he’s since been nominated two more times and won once.
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Steven Spielberg, 2009
A 16-time Golden Globe Award nominee and two-time winner, Steven Spielberg won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009.
16of 70Warren Beatty, 2007Gabe Ginsberg/WireImageThe Golden Globe Awards didn’t happen in 2008 due to the Writer’s Guild of America strike. But one year prior, Warren Beatty won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2007. His first Globes win came in 1962 for most promising newcomer - male.
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Warren Beatty, 2007
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The Golden Globe Awards didn’t happen in 2008 due to the Writer’s Guild of America strike. But one year prior, Warren Beatty won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2007. His first Globes win came in 1962 for most promising newcomer - male.
17of 70Anthony Hopkins, 2006Anthony Hopkins.Greg Doherty/GettyThough he’s been nominated for eight Golden Globe Awards, when Anthony Hopkins won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2006, it was his first Globes win.
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Anthony Hopkins, 2006
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Though he’s been nominated for eight Golden Globe Awards, when Anthony Hopkins won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2006, it was his first Globes win.
18of 70Robin Williams, 2005Ben Gabbe/GettyRobin Williams won the Cecil B. DeMille Awards in 2005. The actor had 10 Globes nominations and five wins, including a special award for his vocal work onAladdinin 1993.
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Robin Williams, 2005
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Robin Williams won the Cecil B. DeMille Awards in 2005. The actor had 10 Globes nominations and five wins, including a special award for his vocal work onAladdinin 1993.
19of 70Michael Douglas, 2004Paul Drinkwater/NBCSince Michael Douglas won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2004, he’s won two more Golden Globe Awards, in 2014 and 2019. He was honored 36 years after his father, Kirk.
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Michael Douglas, 2004
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Since Michael Douglas won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2004, he’s won two more Golden Globe Awards, in 2014 and 2019. He was honored 36 years after his father, Kirk.
20of 70Gene Hackman, 2003Vera Anderson/WireImageBefore Gene Hackman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2003, the actor had eight Globes nominations and three wins.
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Gene Hackman, 2003
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Before Gene Hackman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2003, the actor had eight Globes nominations and three wins.
21of 70Harrison Ford, 2002Harrison Ford.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyWhen Harrison Ford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2002, he attempted to get away with a short speech, jokingly saying simply “thank you” before launching into a few more words of gratitude.
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Harrison Ford, 2002
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When Harrison Ford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2002, he attempted to get away with a short speech, jokingly saying simply “thank you” before launching into a few more words of gratitude.
22of 70Al Pacino, 2001Gabriel Olsen/GettyWhen Al Pacino won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2002, he was already a two-time Golden Globe winner, and has since won two more Globes.
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Al Pacino, 2001
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When Al Pacino won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2002, he was already a two-time Golden Globe winner, and has since won two more Globes.
23of 70Barbra Streisand, 2000Barbra Streisand.Kevin Mazur/GettyBarbra Streisand won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2000.
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Barbra Streisand, 2000
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Barbra Streisand won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2000.
24of 70Jack Nicholson, 1999Jack Nicholson won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1999.
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Jack Nicholson, 1999
Jack Nicholson won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1999.
25of 70Shirley McLaine, 1998Christopher Polk/Getty Images.Shirley MacLaine won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998.
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Shirley McLaine, 1998
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Shirley MacLaine won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998.
26of 70Dustin Hoffman, 1997Tony Barson/FilmMagic.Dustin Hoffman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1997.
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Dustin Hoffman, 1997
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Dustin Hoffman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1997.
27of 70Sean Connery, 1996Evan Agostini/APSean Connery won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1996.
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Sean Connery, 1996
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Sean Connery won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1996.
28of 70Sophia Loren, 1995Sophia Loren won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1995.
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Sophia Loren, 1995
Sophia Loren won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1995.
29of 70Robert Redford, 1994Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via GettyRobert Redford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994.
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Robert Redford, 1994
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Robert Redford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994.
30of 70Lauren Bacall, 1993Margaret Norton/NBC/GettyLauren Bacall won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1993.
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Lauren Bacall, 1993
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Lauren Bacall won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1993.
31of 70Robert Mitchum, 1992Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesActor and director Robert Mitchum won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1992.
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Robert Mitchum, 1992
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Actor and director Robert Mitchum won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1992.
32of 70Jack Lemmon, 1991Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesJack Lemmon won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1991.
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Jack Lemmon, 1991
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Jack Lemmon won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1991.
33of 70Audrey Hepburn, 1990Bettmann/GettyAudrey Hepburn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1990, just three years before her death.
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Audrey Hepburn, 1990
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Audrey Hepburn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1990, just three years before her death.
34of 70Doris Day, 1989Silver Screen Collection/Getty ImagesDoris Day won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1989.
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Doris Day, 1989
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Doris Day won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1989.
35of 70Clint Eastwood, 1988Lester Cohen/GettyClint Eastwood won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1988.
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Clint Eastwood, 1988
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Clint Eastwood won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1988.
36of 70Anthony Quinn, 1987Actor Anthony Quinn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1987.
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Anthony Quinn, 1987
Actor Anthony Quinn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1987.
37of 70Barbara Stanwyck, 1986Barbara Stanwyck won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1986.
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Barbara Stanwyck, 1986
Barbara Stanwyck won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1986.
38of 70Elizabeth Taylor, 1985Edward Quinn ArchiveElizabeth Taylor won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1985.
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Elizabeth Taylor, 1985
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Elizabeth Taylor won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1985.
39of 70Paul Newman, 1984AP/REX/ShutterstockPaul Newman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1984.
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Paul Newman, 1984
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Paul Newman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1984.
40of 70Laurence Olivier, 1983Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesLaurence Olivier (center) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1983.
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Laurence Olivier, 1983
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Laurence Olivier (center) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1983.
41of 70Sidney Poitier, 1982Rich Polk/GettySidney Poitier won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1982. He was the first person of color to receive the honor.
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Sidney Poitier, 1982
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Sidney Poitier won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1982. He was the first person of color to receive the honor.
42of 70Gene Kelly, 1981Anonymous/AP/ShutterstockGene Kelly won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1981.
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Gene Kelly, 1981
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Gene Kelly won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1981.
43of 70Henry Fonda, 1980Elisa Leonelli/ShutterstockHenry Fonda won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1980. His daughter Jane was honored in 2021.
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Henry Fonda, 1980
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Henry Fonda won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1980. His daughter Jane was honored in 2021.
44of 70Lucille Ball, 1979Arthur Fellig/GettyLucille Ball won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1979.
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Lucille Ball, 1979
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Lucille Ball won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1979.
45of 70Red Skelton, 1978Fred Sabine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesRed Skelton won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1978.
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Red Skelton, 1978
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Red Skelton won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1978.
46of 70Walter Mirisch, 1977Anonymous/AP/ShutterstockProducer Walter Mirisch (left) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1977.
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Walter Mirisch, 1977
Producer Walter Mirisch (left) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1977.
47of 70Hal B. Wallis, 1975Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe award wasn’t given out in 1976, but producer Hal B. Wallis won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1975.
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Hal B. Wallis, 1975
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The award wasn’t given out in 1976, but producer Hal B. Wallis won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1975.
48of 70Bette Davis, 1974Hulton Archive/Getty.Bette Davis won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1974.
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Bette Davis, 1974
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Bette Davis won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1974.
49of 70Samuel Goldwyn, 1973Getty ImagesProducer Samuel Goldwyn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1973.
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Samuel Goldwyn, 1973
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Producer Samuel Goldwyn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1973.
50of 70Alfred Hitchcock, 1972Director Alfred Hitchcock won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1972.
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Alfred Hitchcock, 1972
Director Alfred Hitchcock won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1972.
51of 70Frank Sinatra, 1971Bettmann/CORBISFrank Sinatra won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1971.
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Frank Sinatra, 1971
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Frank Sinatra won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1971.
52of 70Joan Crawford, 1970SNAP/REX/ShutterstockJoan Crawford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1970.
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Joan Crawford, 1970
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Joan Crawford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1970.
53of 70Gregory Peck, 1969Max B. Miller/Fotos International/Getty ImagesGregory Peck (left, with Barbra Streisand) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1969.
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Gregory Peck, 1969
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Gregory Peck (left, with Barbra Streisand) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1969.
54of 70Kirk Douglas, 1968Kirk Douglas on the set ofThe Strange Love.Getty ImagesKirk Douglas won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1968.
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Kirk Douglas, 1968
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Kirk Douglas won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1968.
55of 70Charlton Heston, 1967I.B.L./RexCharlton Heston won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1967.
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Charlton Heston, 1967
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Charlton Heston won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1967.
56of 70John Wayne, 1966Paul W. Bailey/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesJohn Wayne won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1966.
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John Wayne, 1966
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John Wayne won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1966.
57of 70James Stewart, 1965James Stewart won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1965.
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James Stewart, 1965
James Stewart won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1965.
58of 70Joseph E. Levine, 1964Jack Mitchell/Getty ImagesProducer Joseph E. Levine won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1964.
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Joseph E. Levine, 1964
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Producer Joseph E. Levine won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1964.
59of 70Bob Hope, 1963Everett CollectionBob Hope won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1963.
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Bob Hope, 1963
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Bob Hope won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1963.
60of 70Judy Garland, 1962Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesWhen Judy Garland won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1962, she became both the youngest person and first female to do so.
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Judy Garland, 1962
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When Judy Garland won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1962, she became both the youngest person and first female to do so.
61of 70Fred Astaire, 1961Reinhard-Archiv / ullstein bild via Getty ImagesFred Astaire won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1961.
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Fred Astaire, 1961
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Fred Astaire won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1961.
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63of 70Maurice Chevalier, 1959CBS via Getty ImagesActor Maurice Chevalier won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1959.
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Maurice Chevalier, 1959
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Actor Maurice Chevalier won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1959.
64of 70Buddy Adler, 1958Producer Buddy Adler won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1958.
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Buddy Adler, 1958
Producer Buddy Adler won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1958.
65of 70Mervyn LeRoy, 1957Bettmann ArchiveActor, director and producer Mervyn LeRoy won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1957.
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Mervyn LeRoy, 1957
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Actor, director and producer Mervyn LeRoy won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1957.
66of 70Jack L. Warner, 1956Bruce Bailey/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesProducer Jack L. Warner won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1956.
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Jack L. Warner, 1956
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Producer Jack L. Warner won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1956.
67of 70Jean Hersholt, 1955CBS via Getty ImagesActor Jean Hersholt won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1955.
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Jean Hersholt, 1955
Actor Jean Hersholt won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1955.
68of 70Darryl F. Zanuck, 1954Bettmann ArchiveProducer Darryl F. Zanuck won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1954.
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Darryl F. Zanuck, 1954
Producer Darryl F. Zanuck won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1954.
69of 70Walt Disney, 1953J. R. Eyerman/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty ImagesIn its second year, Walt Disney won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1953.
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Walt Disney, 1953
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In its second year, Walt Disney won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1953.
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Cecil B. DeMille, 1952
Naturally, Cecil B. DeMille won the Cecil B. DeMille Award himself in 1952, the honor’s very first year.
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