Most Academy Awards for Best Original Song
The current most academy awards for best original song record is 4 awards, held by Sammy Cahn, Johnny Mercer, Alan Menken and Jimmy Van Heusen (tied). Last checked October 14, 2026.
4
awards
Sammy Cahn, Johnny Mercer, Alan Menken and Jimmy Van Heusen (tied)
- Holder
- Sammy Cahn, Johnny Mercer, Alan Menken and Jimmy Van Heusen (tied)
- Record
- 4 awards
- Exact figure
- 4 wins each
- Location
- United States
- Recognized by
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia Academy Award for Best Original Song
- guinnessworldrecords.es Most oscars won best song
- kiddle.co Academy Award for Best Original Song
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