| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1991 | shortlisted |
| Awakenings | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1990 | shortlisted |
| Raging Bull | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1980 | winner |
| The Deer Hunter | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1978 | shortlisted |
| Taxi Driver | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1976 | shortlisted |