Vincent Price

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Vincent Price's achievements are celebrated for their uniqueness and longevity. He is one of only two actors to receive two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a distinction that highlights his versatility across motion pictures and television. His induction into the Horror Hall of Fame recognizes his pivotal role in defining the genre. The establishment of the Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College stands as a testament to his dual legacy as an artist and an entertainer. His contributions to horror cinema have been recognized by the American Film Institute, with House of Wax ranked on their "100 Years... 100 Thrills" list.

AwardsVincent Price received numerous accolades throughout his career, though he was rarely nominated for major competitive acting awards like the Oscars. His recognition often came in the form of honorary awards and lifetime achievement honors. He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame twice in 1985, once for Motion Pictures and once for Television. He received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Loyola Marymount University in 1974 and was inducted into the Horror Hall of Fame. The Saturn Awards honored him with a special tribute for his contributions to science fiction and fantasy.

Honours & Distinctions

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce·1985

Two stars awarded for Motion Pictures and Television.

Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters

Loyola Marymount University·1974

Awarded for contributions to the arts and philanthropy.

Doctor of Fine Arts

University of Southern California·1980

Honorary degree recognizing his artistic achievements.

Horror Hall of Fame Induction

Horror Hall of Fame·1980

Posthumous induction recognizing his body of work in horror.

Rankings & Lists

#10

100 Greatest Movie Villains of All Time

Rolling Stone·2019

50 Greatest Horror Icons of All Time

Empire Magazine·2013

#12

50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time

TV Guide·2000

#39

100 Years... 100 Thrills

American Film Institute·2001

Magazine Covers

Life Magazine

February 1964

The Man Who Screams

Playboy

March 1972

Interview and Photo Spread

Vogue

November 1965

Profile on Transition to Horror Icon

TV Guide

Multiple Issues

Promotional Covers

Records & Feats

Most Films in Horror Genre (1960s)

Chart Record·1969

Recognized by Guinness World Records for the most films featuring a single actor in the horror genre during the 1960s.

Two Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars

Historic First·1985

One of only two actors to receive stars for both Motion Pictures and Television.