| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonely are the Brave | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1962 | shortlisted |
| Lust for Life | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1956 | shortlisted |
| Lust for Life | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1956 | winner |
| The Bad and the Beautiful | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1952 | shortlisted |
| Detective Story | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1951 | shortlisted |
| Champion | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1949 | shortlisted |