| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actor | 2020 | shortlisted |
| Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | 2020 | winner |
| Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | 2020 | shortlisted |