| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast News | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1987 | shortlisted |
| Children of a Lesser God | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1986 | shortlisted |
| Children of a Lesser God | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1986 | shortlisted |
| Kiss of the Spider Woman | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1985 | winner |
| Kiss of the Spider Woman | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1985 | shortlisted |
| Kiss of the Spider Woman | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1985 | winner |