Most Primetime Emmy Awards won by a person
The current most primetime emmy awards won by a person record is 32 awards, held by Sheila Nevins, set on July 14, 2016. Last checked October 14, 2026.
32
awards
Sheila Nevins
- Holder
- Sheila Nevins
- Record
- 32 awards
- Date set
- July 14, 2016
- Recognized by
- Television Academy
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- televisionacademy.com Hall of fame announcement
- televisionacademy.com Read the source
- us.macmillan.com Read the source
- guinnessworldrecords.com Most emmy awards won by an individual
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