| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Golden Pond | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1982 | shortlisted |
| On Golden Pond | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1981 | winner |
| On Golden Pond | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1981 | winner |
| 12 Angry Men | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1957 | shortlisted |
| 12 Angry Men | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1957 | winner |
| The Grapes of Wrath | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1940 | shortlisted |