| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Justice | Actor | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | 1995 | shortlisted |
| The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | 1974 | shortlisted |
| Sounder | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 1972 | shortlisted |
| Sounder | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1972 | shortlisted |