The famous filmmaker reached a special level of achievement on Sunday with his first Grammy win.
He was honored for producing the documentary "Music by John Williams," which won the best music film category. The award was given during a special, non-televised ceremony before the main Grammy event.
Spielberg already has four Emmys, for "The Pacific," "Band of Brothers," "Steven Spielberg Presents: A Pinky & The Brain Christmas," and "Steven Spielberg Presents Taken."
He also has a Tony for producing "A Strange Loop" and three Oscars for "Schindler’s List" and "Saving Private Ryan." This is his first Grammy nomination and his first Grammy win.
Spielberg said in a statement, "Thank you to all the Grammy voters, whose recognition of Music by John Williams means the world to me and our Amblin team, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, and congratulations to our partners at Imagine and the Walt Disney Company.
This acknowledgment is obviously deeply meaningful to me because it validates what I have known for over 50 years: John Williams’ influence on culture and music is immeasurable and his artistry and legacy is unrivaled. I am proud to be associated with Laurent’s beautiful film."
Only 21 people have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony in their careers.
This group includes past Spielberg collaborators like Rita Moreno, as well as stars like Audrey Hepburn, Mel Brooks, Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, composers Richard Rodgers and Alan Menken, and songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Spielberg also has a chance to add to his Oscar count this year as he serves as a producer on the best picture nominee "Hamnet."
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