Paul Thomas Anderson
Awards & Honours
64
Awards Won
6
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Paul Thomas Anderson's trophy shelf is a testament to his singular place in modern cinema. He is the only director to have won the Oscar for Best Director plus the top prizes at Cannes, Venice, and Berlin, a feat that underscores his global recognition. His three Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and four BAFTAs place him among the most honored filmmakers of his generation. Beyond the major ceremonies, his films have received numerous nominations and wins from critics' circles and guilds, reflecting the deep respect he commands from peers and critics alike.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Academy Award for Best Director
For There Will Be Blood
Academy Award for Best Picture
For One Battle After Another
Golden Globe for Best Director
For There Will Be Blood
Golden Bear
For Magnolia
Golden Lion for Best Director
For The Master
Palme d'Or
For One Battle After Another
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Directors of All Time
The 25 Greatest Directors of All Time
Top 100 Film Directors
Magazine Covers
Film Comment
March 2008
There Will Be Blood
Sight & Sound
January 2015
Inherent Vice
The New Yorker
December 2021
Licorice Pizza
Variety
September 2025
One Battle After Another
Records & Feats
First director to win Oscar for Best Director and top prizes at Cannes, Venice, and Berlin
Achieved after winning the Palme d'Or for One Battle After Another in 2025.
Three Academy Awards in one night for One Battle After Another
Won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay for the same film.