NYPD Blue is an American television police procedural drama series that aired on ABC from September 21, 1993, to March 1, 2005. Created by Steven Bochco and David Milch, the show follows the cases of the fictional 15th Precinct of Manhattan, as well as the individual lives of its workers. Featuring a changing ensemble of actors, Dennis Franz and Gordon Clapp were among the longest lasting cast members, appearing in every season in a major capacity.
NYPD Blue has garnered critical acclaim for its honest and gritty portrayal of the officers' personal and professional lives.[1] Since its debut, the series has been nominated for 84 Primetime Emmy awards (winning 20), 13 Golden Globe awards (winning four), 23 SAG awards (winning three), 8 Directors Guild of America awards (winning two), 11 Satellite awards (winning two) and 11 TCA awards (winning one) among others. The series also garnered various industry and pop culture awards and nominations.
Many of the actors and crew members were recognized for their individual work, winning several Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG awards among others. Dennis Franz, the lead actor of the series, won 4 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, 3 SAG awards, and 5 Q awards, becoming the most decorated cast member of the series. Kim Delaney and Jimmy Smits won an Emmy award and a Golden Globe, respectively, for their performances on the series, in addition to receiving several nominations for Emmy awards, Golden Globe Awards, Golden Satellite awards and SAG awards.
Awards and nominations
ALMA Awards
Esai Morales won an ALMA Award for his performance on the series.
The American Latino Media Arts Award, commonly known as the ALMA Award, is an annual accolade bestowed by the National Council of La Raza recognizing American Latino contributions to television, film and music.[2]Jimmy Smits, of Puerto Rican descent, won three awards for his role in the series while Esai Morales, also of Puerto Rican, won an award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Series in 2002.
The American Society of Cinematographers Awards was created in 1986 by the American Society of Cinematographers. It honors work in theatrical features, television projects and student films, and cinematographers and other filmmakers for their career achievements.[11]NYPD Blue received six award nominations, five for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series and one for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilots.
Year
Category
Nominee(s)
Episode(s)
Result
Ref
1993
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilots
Bing Sokolsky
Nominated
1994
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series
Brian J. Reynolds
for "You Bet Your Life"
Nominated
1995
for "Heavin' Can Wait"
Nominated
1998
for "Closing Time"
Nominated
Artios Awards
Presented by the Casting Society of America since 1985, the Artios Awards is an annual accolade that honors excellence in casting. NYPD Blue received seven nominations for the award for Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Episodic during its tenure. The series won in 1994, as well as winning for Best Casting for TV, Pilot.
The Cinema Audio Society Awards, commonly abbreviated as a CAS Awards, was created in 1964 and honors outstanding achievement in sound mixing.[30]NYPD Blue received eight award nominations, winning two awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Television Series for episodes "Simone Says" and "Unembraceable You."
Year
Category
Nominee(s)
Episode(s)
Result
Ref
1994
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television
Robert Appere, Kenneth R. Burton, Gary D. Rogers, Dan Hiland, Mark Server
René Balcer won an Edgar Award for his work on the episode "4B or Not 4B."
Presented by the Mystery Writers of America since 1954, the Edgar Allan Poe Awards are awarded to the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film, and theater.[44] Receiving five nominations during its tenure, NYPD Blue won three awards for Best Television Episode.
Kim Delaney won an Emmy Award for her performance on the series.Debra Monk won an Emmy award for her performance as Katie Sipowicz.Paris Barclay won two Emmy awards for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series.
Awarded since 1974, the Humanitas Prize is an annual accolade that recognizes outstanding achievement of writers in film and television whose work promotes human dignity, meaning and freedom.[124]NYPD Blue received three nominations for the award in the 60 Minute Category, winning twice in 1994 and 1997, and two nominations for the 90 Minute Category, winning once in 2000.
The TV Land Award is an award presented at the eponymous award ceremony, airing on TV Land, that honors television programs that are off air. Receiving 13 nominations since the first award ceremony, The Mary Tyler Moore Show won five awards, including Groundbreaking Show and Broadcaster of the Year, the latter posthumously awarded to Ted Knight three times.
Sharon Lawrence was nominated for two Q Awards during the series' tenure.
The Q Award, presented by the Viewers for Quality Television, honors programs and performers that the organization deem are of the highest quality. Out of 25 nominations, NYPD Blue won six awards – one for Best Quality Drama Series and five for Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series, awarded to Dennis Franz.
The Young Artist Award is an annual accolade presented by the Young Artist Association in recognition of outstanding achievements by performers aged 5 to 21 in film, television, theater and music.[155] Austin Majors, who portrayed Andy Sipowicz's son Theo, received four award nominations, winning once for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actor Age Ten or Under.
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role on a television limited series or television movie for the primetime network season.
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role on a television limited series or television movie for the primetime network season.
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a guest starring role on a television drama series for the primetime network season.
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