Alfonso Cuarón
Awards & Honours
82
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Alfonso Cuarón stands as one of the most decorated directors in modern cinema history. He is the first Mexican filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director, achieving this feat twice with Gravity and Roma. His unique distinction of winning Oscars for both directing and cinematography on the same film (Roma) highlights his multifaceted mastery of the craft. With four Academy Awards, seven BAFTAs, and three Golden Globes, his trophy case rivals that of any contemporary filmmaker. He was also honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2023, recognizing his lifetime contribution to American cinema.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters
Awarded for contributions to the arts.
Legion of Honour
Highest French order of merit.
AFI Life Achievement Award
Lifetime achievement in film.
Honorary Degree
Doctorate in Fine Arts.
Honorary Degree
Recognition of cultural impact.
Rankings & Lists
The 50 Greatest Directors of All Time
The 100 Greatest Directors
The 100 Greatest Films of All Time
100 Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
Vanity Fair
October 2013
Cover story on Gravity and Cuarón's vision
The New Yorker
December 2018
Profile piece on Roma and his personal history
Variety
December 2018
Special issue cover featuring Cuarón and the cast of Roma
Records & Feats
First Mexican to win Best Director Oscar twice
Alfonso Cuarón holds the record for being the only Mexican filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director on two separate occasions.
Won Oscar for Cinematography and Directing same film
He is one of the few individuals to win Oscars for both directing and cinematography for the same film, Roma.