# List of awards and nominations received by Orphan Black

Orphan Black is a Canadian science fiction thriller television series created by screenwriter Graeme Manson and director John Fawcett, starring Tatiana Maslany as several identical people who are clones.

## Total nominations and awards for the cast

| Actor | Nominations | Awards |
| Tatiana Maslany | 39 | 23 |
| Jordan Gavaris | 7 | 3 |
| Kevin Hanchard | 4 | 1 |
| Maria Doyle Kennedy | 3 | 1 |
| Gord Rand | 2 | 0 |
| Ari Millen | 1 | 1 |
| Michael Mando | 1 | 0 |

## ACTRA Toronto Awards

The ACTRA Toronto Awards are given annually by the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, recognizing outstanding performances by its members. Orphan Black has one win from seven nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | Outstanding Performance – Female | Tatiana Maslany (episode: "Natural Selection") | Nominated |
| 2015 | Outstanding Performance – Female | Tatiana Maslany (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Won |
| 2015 | Outstanding Performance – Male | Jordan Gavaris (episode: "Mingling Its Own Nature With It") | Nominated |
| 2016 | Outstanding Performance – Female | Tatiana Maslany (episode: "History Yet to Be Written") | Nominated |
| 2016 | Outstanding Performance – Male | Kevin Hanchard (episode: "Formalized, Complex and Costly") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Outstanding Performance – Male | Gord Rand (episode: "The Redesign of Natural Objects") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Outstanding Performance – Series Ensemble | Tatiana Maslany, Jordan Gavaris, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Kristian Bruun, Kevin Hanchard | Nominated |

## Canadian Cinema Editors Awards

The Canadian Cinema Editors is a non-profit organization which promotes the art and science of picture editing in all media, they host annual awards honouring professional film editors. Orphan Black received four nominations with one win.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | Best Editing in Long Form Television Series | Stephen Lawrence (episode: "Variation Under Nature") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Editing in Long Form Television Series | D. Gillian Truster (episode: "Unconscious Selection") | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Editing in 1 Hour Scripted | Matthew Anas (episode: "Newer Elements of our Defense") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Editing in 1 Hour Scripted | Jay Prychidny (episode: "The Scandal of Altruism") | Nominated |

## Canadian Screen Awards

The Canadian Screen Awards are given annually by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television recognizing excellence in Canadian film, English-language television, and digital media. Orphan Black has been honoured with 35 awards from 54 nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2014 | Best Dramatic Series | Claire Welland, David Fortier, Graeme Manson, Ivan Schneeberg, John Fawcett, Karen Walton, Kerry Appleyard | Won |
| 2014 | Best Costume Design | Laurie Drew (episode: "Instinct") | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Direction in a Dramatic Series | John Fawcett (episode: "Endless Forms Most Beautiful") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series | Aaron Morton (episode: "Endless Forms Most Beautiful") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Graeme Manson (episode: "Natural Selection") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Alex Levine (episode: "Unconscious Selection") | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series | D. Gillian Truster (episode: "Unconscious Selection") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series | Andy Loew, Ian Brock (episode: "Conditions of Existence") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series | Michael Mando | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series | Kevin Hanchard | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series | Jordan Gavaris | Won |
| 2014 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series | Maria Doyle Kennedy | Won |
| 2014 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role, Dramatic Series | Natalie Lisinska (episode: "Variations Under Domestication") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Dramatic Series | Kerry Appleyard, Andrea Boyd, John Fawcett, David Fortier, Alex Levine, Graeme Manson, Ivan Schneeberg, Karen Walton, Claire Welland | Won |
| 2015 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2015 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series | Jordan Gavaris | Won |
| 2015 | Best Direction in a Drama Series | TJ Scott (episode: "Mingling Its Own Nature With It") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Original Music Score for a Series | Trevor Yuile (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series | Aaron Morton (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series | D. Gillian Truster (episode: "Governed as It Were By Chance") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series | Liz Calderhead, John Dondertman (episode: "Things Which Have Never Yet Been Done") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Sound in a Dramatic Program or Series | Tom Bjelic, Hervig Gayer, John Laing, Dale Lennon, Rudy Michael, Stephan Traub, Marilee Yorston (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Visual Effects | Anthony DeChellis, Eric Doiron, Nathan Larouche, Lon Molnar, Geoff D.E. Scott, Sarah Wormsbecher (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Graeme Manson (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Graeme Manson, Karen Walton (episode: "Governed by Sound Reason and True Religion") | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Achievement in Casting | Sharon Forrest, Susan Forrest (episode: "Governed by Sound Reason and True Religion") | Won |
| 2016 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Ari Millen | Won |
| 2016 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2016 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series | Maria Doyle Kennedy | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Achievement in Makeup | Stephen Lynch, Sandy Sokolowski (episode: "Ruthless in Purpose, and Insidious in Method") | Won |
| 2016 | Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series | Aaron Morton (episode: "Certain Agony of the Battlefield") | Won |
| 2016 | Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series | Matthew Anas (episode: "Newer Elements of Our Defense") | Won |
| 2016 | Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series | Jay Prychidny (episode: "Certain Agony of the Battlefield") | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Sound in a Dramatic Program or Series | Christopher Guglick, John Laing, Mark Gingras, Herwig Gayer, Orest Sushko, and Marilee Yorsten (episode: "History Yet to Be Written") | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Visual Effects | Geoff D.E. Scott, Sarah Wormsbecher, Lon Molnar, Eric Doiron, Nathan Larouche, Anthony DeChellis, Joel Chambers, Jason Snea, Kaiser Thomas and Jawahar Bhatti (episode: "History Yet to Be Written") | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Direction in a Dramatic Series | Helen Shaver (episode:Certain Agony of the Battlefield) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Original Music Score for a Series | Trevor Yuile (episode:Certain Agony of the Battlefield) | Won |
| 2016 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Alex Levine (episode: "Scarred by Many Past Frustrations") | Won |
| 2016 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Graeme Manson (episode: "The Weight of This Combination") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Dramatic Series | David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, John Fawcett, Graeme Manson, Claire Welland, Kerry Appleyard, Tatiana Maslany, Alex Levine, Peter Mohan | Won |
| 2017 | Best Direction in a Dramatic Series | John Fawcett (episode: "Transgressive Border Crossing") | Won |
| 2017 | Best Original Music Score for a Series | Trevor Yule (episode: "The Scandal of Altruism") | Won |
| 2017 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series | Kevin Hanchard | Won |
| 2017 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2017 | Best Performance in a Guest Role Dramatic Series | Gord Rand (episode: "The Antisocialism of Sex") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series | Aaron Morton (episode: "From Dancing Mice to Psychopaths") | Won |
| 2017 | Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series | Jay Prychidny (episode: "The Scandal of Altruism") | Won |
| 2017 | Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series | John Dondertman, Liz Calderhead (episode: "Human Raw Material") | Won |
| 2017 | Best Sound in a Comedy or Dramatic Program or Series | John Laing, Dale Lennon, Tom Bjelic, Marilee Yorston, Chris Guglick, Shaun Gratto, Marco Difelice, Herwig Gayer (episode: "The Scandal of Altruism") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Visual Effects | Geoff Scott, Sarah Wormsbecher, Eric Doiron, Nathan Larouche, Anthony DeChellis, Lon Molnar (episode: "From Dancing Mice to Psychopaths") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Russ Cochrane (episode: "Transgressive Border Crossing") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Aubrey Nealon (episode: "The Stigmata of Progress") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | Graeme Manson (episode: "The Collapse of Nature") | Won |

## Constellation Awards

The Constellation Awards were a set of Canadian awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works, the winners were determined by voting by the general public. Orphan Black won four awards from five nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | Best Male Performance in a 2013 Science Fiction Television Episode | Jordan Gavaris (episode: "Variations Under Domestication") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Female Performance in a 2013 Science Fiction Television Episode | Tatiana Maslany (episode: "Variations Under Domestication") | Won |
| 2014 | Outstanding Canadian Contribution to Science Fiction Film or Television in 2013 | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2014 | Best Science Fiction Television Series of 2013 | Orphan Black | Won |
| 2014 | Best Overall 2013 Science Fiction Film or Television Script | Will Pascoe (episode: "Variations Under Domestication") | Nominated |

## Critics' Choice Television Awards

The Critics' Choice Television Awards are presented annually by Broadcast Television Journalists Association. Orphan Black has received two awards from four nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2013 | Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2014 | Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2016 | Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |

## Directors Guild of Canada Awards

The Directors Guild of Canada hosts an annual awards ceremony recognizing achievement in directing, production design, picture and sound editing.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | Best Direction Television Series | John Fawcett (episode: "Endless Forms Most Beautiful") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Drama Television Series | John Fawcett, Anna Beben (episode: "Endless Forms Most Beautiful") | Won |
| 2014 | Best Picture Editing – Television Series | Stephen Lawrence (episode: "Variation Under Nature") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Drama Television Series | John Fawcett, Gina Fowler (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Won |
| 2015 | Best Direction Television Series | John Fawcett (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Direction Television Series | Helen Shaver (episode: "Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est") | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Picture Editing – Television Series | Jay Prychidny (episode: "Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est") | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Production Design – Television Series | John Dondertman (episode: "Certain Agony of the Battlefield") | Won |
| 2016 | Best Picture Editing – Television Series | D. Gillian Truster (episode: "Scarred By Many Past Frustrations") | Won |
| 2016 | Best Picture Editing – Television Series | Jay Prychidny (episode: "Certain Agony of the Battlefield") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series | David Wellington (episode: "Human Raw Material") | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Production Design – Television Series | John Dondertman (episode: "Human Raw Material") | Won |
| 2017 | Best Picture Editing – Television Series | Jay Prychidny (episode: "The Scandal of Altruism") | Nominated |

## Dorian Awards

The Dorian Awards are organized by the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association. Orphan Black has been nominated four times.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | TV Performance of the Year – Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |
| 2014 | Unsung TV Show of the Year | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2015 | TV Performance of the Year – Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |
| 2015 | Unsung TV Show of the Year | Orphan Black | Nominated |

## Edgar Allan Poe Awards

The Edgar Allan Poe Awards are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America, they honor the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film, and theatre. Orphan Black has been nominated once.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2014 | Best Television Episode Teleplay | Will Pascoe (episode: "Variations Under Domestication") | Nominated | |

## Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards recognizes excellence in television production and is considered one of the top honors in the industry. Orphan Black has earned three nominations, resulting in one award.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2015 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |
| 2016 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2018 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |

## EWwy Awards

The EWwys honoured the Emmy-snubbed shows and actors of the year. Orphan Black won three awards from five nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2013 | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2013 | Best Drama Series | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Jordan Gavaris | Won |
| 2015 | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Jordan Gavaris | Nominated |

## GLAAD Media Awards

The GLAAD Media Awards are awarded annually by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Orphan Black has three nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | Outstanding Drama Series | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2015 | Outstanding Drama Series | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2017 | Outstanding Drama Series | Orphan Black | Nominated |

## Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Award is an accolade bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign. Orphan Black has received one nomination.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2014 | Best Performance in a Television Series – Drama Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated | |

## Gracie Awards

The Gracie Allen Awards are awarded annually, recognizing exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment. Orphan Black has one award.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2014 | Outstanding Female Actor in a Breakthrough Role | Tatiana Maslany | Won | |

## Hugo Awards

The Hugo Awards are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works. Orphan Black has accepted one award from two nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2014 | Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form | Will Pascoe, John Fawcett (episode: "Variations Under Domestication") | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form | Graeme Manson, John Fawcett (episode: "By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried") | Won | |

## IGN Awards

The IGN Awards are chosen annually by the IGN editors, honoring the best in film, television, games, comics and anime. Orphan Black has two wins from eight nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2013 | Best TV Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2013 | Best TV Sci-Fi Series | Orphan Black | Won |
| 2013 | Best TV Series | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best New TV Series | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best TV Sci-Fi Series | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best TV Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best TV Sci-Fi Series | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best TV Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |

## IGN People's Choice Awards

The IGN People's Choice Awards are voted on annually by the general public, they honor the best in film, television, games, comics and anime. Orphan Black has one award.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2014 | Best TV Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Won | |

## Peabody Awards

The Peabody Awards honor the most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in television, radio, and online media. Orphan Black has received one award.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2014 | Peabody Award | Orphan Black | Won | |

## People's Choice Awards

The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is voted on by the general public. Orphan Black has been nominated twice.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2014 | Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Favorite Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show | Orphan Black | Nominated | |

## Prix Aurora Awards

The Prix Aurora Awards are annual Canadian awards given out to the best works of science fiction and fantasy.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2016 | Best Visual Presentation | John Fawcett and Graeme Manson | Won |
| 2017 | Best Visual Presentation | John Fawcett and Graeme Manson | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Visual Presentation | John Fawcett and Graeme Manson | Nominated |

## Satellite Awards

The Satellite Awards are a set of annual awards given by the International Press Academy. Orphan Black has four nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | Best Television series or Miniseries, Genre | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Actress in a Series – Drama or Genre | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Television Series – Genre | Orphan Black | Nominated |

## Screen Actors Guild Awards

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are organized by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. First awarded in 1995, the awards aim to recognize excellent achievements in film and television. Orphan Black has one nomination.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2015 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated | |

## TCA Awards

The members of the Television Critics Association vote annually for outstanding achievements in television. Orphan Black has one award from three nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2013 | Individual Achievement in Drama | Tatiana Maslany | Won |
| 2013 | Outstanding New Program | Orphan Black | Nominated |
| 2014 | Individual Achievement in Drama | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated |

## Tubey Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2013 | Most Underrated Show | Orphan Black | Won | |

## TV Guide Awards

The TV Guide Awards are annual awards created by the editors of TV Guide magazine, as a readers poll to honor outstanding programs and performers in the American television industry. Orphan Black has been nominated twice.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2014 | Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show | Orphan Black | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Favorite Actress | Tatiana Maslany | Nominated | |

## Writers Guild of Canada Awards

The Writers Guild of Canada represents English-language screenwriters in Canada, their annual awards honour excellence in screenwriting. Orphan Black has earned three awards from five nominations.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2014 | Television Drama | Tony Elliott (episode: "Parts Developed in an Unusual Manner") | Nominated |
| 2014 | Television Drama | Alex Levine (episode: "Unconscious Selection") | Nominated |
| 2014 | Television Drama | Will Pascoe (episode: "Variations Under Domestication") | Won |
| 2015 | Television Drama | Tony Elliott (episode: "Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est") | Won |
| 2016 | Television Drama | Russ Cochrane (episode: "Newer Elements of Our Defense") | Won |

## Young Artist Awards

The Young Artist Awards are awarded annually to young actors in film and television. Orphan Black has received one nomination.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2015 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17–21 | Zoé De Grand Maison | Nominated | |

## Young Hollywood Awards

The Young Hollywood Awards were awards presented annually which honor the year's biggest achievements in pop music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, as voted on by teenagers and young adults. Orphan Black has one award.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2013 | Breakthrough Performance — Female | Tatiana Maslany | Won | |