| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulholland Drive | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 2001 | shortlisted |
| Mulholland Drive | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 2001 | shortlisted |
| Mulholland Drive | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 2001 | shortlisted |
| Blue Velvet | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1986 | shortlisted |
| Blue Velvet | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 1986 | shortlisted |
| The Elephant Man | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1980 | shortlisted |
| The Elephant Man | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1980 | shortlisted |
| The Elephant Man | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1980 | shortlisted |