| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tragedy of Macbeth | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 2021 | shortlisted |
| Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 2017 | shortlisted |
| Fences | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 2016 | shortlisted |
| Flight | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 2012 | shortlisted |
| Training Day | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 2001 | winner |
| The Hurricane | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1999 | shortlisted |
| Malcolm X | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 1992 | shortlisted |