38th Golden Globe Awards 1981
The 38th Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 1980, were held on January 31, 1981. The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in motion pictures, dividing awards into drama and comedy or musical categories and recognizing individual performances, directing, screenwriting, original score, original song, and emerging talent.
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Total movie nominations
21
Total movie wins
0
Total people nominations
36
Total people wins
0
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Thriller
Most Nominations
Debra Winger
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Nominees
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All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 38th Golden Globe Awards 1981
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All Best Original Score Winners and Nominees – 38th Golden Globe Awards 1981
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All Best Original Song Winners and Nominees – 38th Golden Globe Awards 1981
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Nominees
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 38th Golden Globe Awards Awards 1981 Category Breakdown
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38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Motion Picture – Drama
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress)
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Director
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Screenplay
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Original Score
38th Golden Globe Awards - Best Original Song
38th Golden Globe Awards - New Star of the Year – Actor
38th Golden Globe Awards - New Star of the Year – Actress
