| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy of a Murder | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1959 | shortlisted |
| Anatomy of a Murder | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1959 | shortlisted |
| The Glenn Miller Story | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1954 | shortlisted |
| Harvey | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1950 | shortlisted |
| Harvey | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1950 | shortlisted |
| It's a Wonderful Life | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1946 | shortlisted |
| The Philadelphia Story | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1940 | winner |
| Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1939 | shortlisted |