Steven Soderbergh
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Steven Soderbergh's career is marked by historic achievements. He was the youngest director to win the Palme d'Or at just 26. In 2000, he received two simultaneous Best Director Oscar nominations for Erin Brockovich and Traffic, a rare feat accomplished by only a few filmmakers. His films have grossed over $2.2 billion worldwide, and he has won nearly every major directing award, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and DGA Award. His influence on independent cinema is immeasurable, and he continues to push boundaries with new projects.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100
Named one of the most influential people in the world.
Youngest Palme d'Or Winner
Won the Palme d'Or at age 26 for Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
Double Best Director Oscar Nomination
Nominated for both Erin Brockovich and Traffic in the same year.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Independent Films of All Time
Best Films of the 21st Century
Greatest Living Directors
Magazine Covers
Time
2001-03-01
The Director's Director
Filmmaker Magazine
2026-04-01
Steven Soderbergh: The Christophers
BOMB Magazine
2026-05-01
Steven Soderbergh by Nicolas Rapold
Film Comment
2026-05-01
State of Cinema Address
Records & Feats
Youngest director to win the Palme d'Or
At age 26, Soderbergh won the Palme d'Or for Sex, Lies, and Videotape, a record he held for many years.
Two simultaneous Best Director Oscar nominations
In 2000, Soderbergh was nominated for Best Director for both Erin Brockovich and Traffic in the same year, a feat achieved by only a few directors.