Bafta awards

The Bafta Awards are the most important film and television awards in British cinema, awarded annually by the British Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Television (BAFTA) since 1947. The awards are in the form of a theatrical mask designed by the American sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe.

Although there are some categories that only take into account the works made in the UK, such as Best British Film, Best Writer's Debut or British Director, Best British Short Film and Best British Animated Short Film, the other categories of the Bafta Awards are open to any nationality

Complete Listing of the Bafta Awards (1948 to 2023)

History of the Bafta Awards

The British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) was founded in 1947, with the aim of supporting and developing cinema and television, as well as rewarding the excellence of such works. It currently has 8,000 active members.

Statistics of the Bafta Awards

Below we present updated reports and statistics of the Bafta Awards, taking into account the editions made from the year 1948 to 2023.

What are the films that have won the most Bafta Awards?

The films that have won the most Bafta awards, between 1948 and 2023 are: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (9 awards), The Killing Fields (8 awards) and All Quiet on the Western Front (7 awards). Here are the 10 films that have won the most Bafta awards:

Which director has won the most Bafta?

The directors who have won the Oscar for Best Bafta the most times between 1948 and 2023 are: Woody Allen (2 awards), Roman Polanski (2 awards) and Joel Coen (2 awards).

Which actor has won the most Bafta Awards?

The actors that most times have won the Bafta award between 1948 and 2023 are: Peter Finch (5 awards), Michael Gambon (4 awards) and Anthony Hopkins (4 awards).

Actor	Awards
Peter Finch	5
Michael Gambon	4
Anthony Hopkins	4
Daniel Day-Lewis	4
Denholm Elliott	4
John Hurt	3
Geoffrey Rush	3
Ben Whishaw	3
Robbie Coltrane	3
Steve Coogan	3

Which actress has won the most Bafta Awards?

The actresses who most times have won the Bafta award between 1948 and 2023 are: Judi Dench (9 awards), Julie Walters (6 awards) and Maggie Smith (5 awards).

Actress	Awards
Judi Dench	9
Julie Walters	6
Maggie Smith	5
Cate Blanchett	4
Kate Winslet	4
Helen Mirren	4
Peggy Ashcroft	4
Jodie Foster	3
Olivia Colman	3
Emma Thompson	3

Which countries have won more Bafta awards for Best Film in non-English?

Which TV series have won the most Bafta Awards?

The series that have won the most Bafta awards, between 1948 and 2023 are: Chernobyl (TV Miniseries) (8 awards), Sex Traffic (TV Miniseries) (7 awards) and Coronation Street (7 awards). Here are the 10 television series that have won the most Bafta awards: