1956 Golden Globes: Winners and Nominees

20 films were recognised at the 1956 Golden Globe Awards, across 16 categories. 20 of them took home at least one award.

The biggest winner of the year was Stella, with 2 awards, ahead of East of Eden with 2. The categories below run from Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language, New Star Of The Year - Actress and New Star Of The Year - Actor to the smaller prizes, and in every one the winner is listed first, followed by the other nominees.

Each title links to the film's full award history at all four awards, and the links at the bottom step to the previous and next ceremony.

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Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

New Star Of The Year - Actress

New Star Of The Year - Actor

Special Achievement Award

Actress In A Leading Role - Musical Or Comedy

Best Director - Motion Picture

  • Picnic (1955) poster, Best Director - Motion Picture winner
    Picnic(1955)

    Joshua Logan

    Winner

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Best Outdoor Drama

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

  • Marty (1955) poster, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama winner
    Marty(1955)

    Ernest Borgnine

    Winner

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

  • Trial (1955) poster, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture winner
    Trial(1955)

    Arthur Kennedy

    Winner

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Promoting International Understanding

Television Achievement

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