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Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
BAFTA Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2006 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Film
for: Crash (2004/I).
Shared with:
Cathy Schulman
Bob Yari

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
for: Crash (2004/I).

 
BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2008 Won Humanitarian Award
 
BET Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2013 Nominated BET Award Best Actor
for: "House of Lies" (2012) and Flight (2012/I).

 
2012 Nominated BET Award Best Actor
for: The Guard (2011) and "House of Lies" (2012).

 
2011 Nominated BET Award Best Actor
for: Iron Man 2 (2010).

 
2010 Nominated BET Award Best Actor
for: Brooklyn's Finest (2009).

 
2008 Nominated BET Award Best Actor
for: Ocean's Thirteen (2007) and Talk to Me (2007).

 
2007 Won BET Award Humanitarian Award

 
2006 Nominated BET Award Best Actor
for: Crash (2004/I).

 
2005 Nominated BET Award Best Actor
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004), After the Sunset (2004) and Ocean's Twelve (2004).

 
BET Comedy Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated BET Comedy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Theatrical Film
for: Ocean's Twelve (2004).

 
Black Movie Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2005 Won Black Movie Award Outstanding Motion Picture
for: Crash (2004/I).
Shared with:
Paul Haggis
Mark R. Harris
Robert Moresco
Cathy Schulman
Bob Yari

Nominated Black Movie Award Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
for: Crash (2004/I).

 
Black Reel Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2012 Won Black Reel Outstanding Supporting Actor
for: The Guard (2011).

 
2011 Nominated Black Reel Best Actor
for: Brooklyn's Finest (2009).

 
2008 Nominated Black Reel Best Actor
for: Traitor (2008).

Best Film
for: Traitor (2008).
Shared with:
David Hoberman
Todd Lieberman
Jeffrey Silver

 
2006 Won Black Reel Best Film
for: Crash (2004/I).
Shared with:
Paul Haggis
Bob Yari
Mark R. Harris
Robert Moresco
Cathy Schulman

Nominated Black Reel Best Actor
for: Crash (2004/I).

 
2005 Nominated Black Reel Best Actor, Drama
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
2001 Won Black Reel Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor
for: Traffic (2000).

 
2000 Won Black Reel Network/Cable - Best Actor
for: A Lesson Before Dying (1999) (TV).

 
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2001 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy/Romance
for: The Family Man (2000).

 
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2008 Won Joel Siegel Award
 
2006 Won Critics Choice Award Best Acting Ensemble
for: Crash (2004/I).
Shared with:
Jennifer Esposito
Thandie Newton
Matt Dillon
Terrence Howard
Larenz Tate
Brendan Fraser
Ludacris
Sandra Bullock
Ryan Phillippe

 
2005 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Acting Ensemble
for: Ocean's Twelve (2004).
Shared with:
George Clooney
Matt Damon
Andy Garcia
Bernie Mac
Brad Pitt
Julia Roberts
Catherine Zeta-Jones

Best Actor
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1996 Nominated CFCA Award Best Supporting Actor
for: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995).

 
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated DFWFCA Award Best Actor
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Won FFCC Award Best Ensemble Cast
for: Boogie Nights (1997).
Shared with:
Heather Graham
Luis Guzmán
Philip Baker Hall
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Thomas Jane
Ricky Jay
William H. Macy
Alfred Molina
Julianne Moore
Nicole Ari Parker
John C. Reilly
Burt Reynolds
Robert Ridgely
Mark Wahlberg
Melora Walters

 
Golden Globes, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2013 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
for: "House of Lies" (2012).

 
2005 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
1999 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture
for: The Rat Pack (1998) (TV).
Tied with Gregory Peck for "Moby Dick" (1998).
 
Gotham Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2007 Won Best Ensemble Cast for: Talk to Me (2007).
Shared with:
Cedric the Entertainer
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Mike Epps
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Taraji P. Henson
Martin Sheen
Tied with Albert Finney, Rosemary Harris, 'Ethan Hawke' , Philip Seymour Hoffman, Brían F. O'Byrne, Amy Ryan, Michael Shannon and Marisa Tomei for Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007).
 
2005 Nominated Best Ensemble Cast for: Crash (2004/I).
Shared with:
Sandra Bullock
Matt Dillon
Jennifer Esposito
William Fichtner
Brendan Fraser
Terrence Howard
Ludacris
Thandie Newton
Ryan Phillippe
Larenz Tate
Nona Gaye
Michael Peña

 
2004 Won Actor Award
Tribute Award Shared with:
Mike Leigh
Dan Talbot
Michael Moore

 
Hollywood Film Festival
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2005 Won Hollywood Film Award Ensemble of the Year
for: Crash (2004/I).
Shared with:
Ludacris
Terrence Howard
Jennifer Esposito
Brendan Fraser
Matt Dillon
Larenz Tate
Ryan Phillippe
William Fichtner
Sandra Bullock
Thandie Newton

 
Image Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2013 Won Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "House of Lies" (2012).

Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Flight (2012/I).

 
2012 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
for: The Guard (2011).

 
2011 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Brooklyn's Finest (2009).

 
2009 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Traitor (2008).

 
2008 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Talk to Me (2007).

 
2006 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Crash (2004/I).

 
2005 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Ocean's Twelve (2004).

 
2000 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie/Miniseries/Dramatic Special
for: A Lesson Before Dying (1999) (TV).

 
1999 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series
for: The Rat Pack (1998) (TV).

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Bulworth (1998).

 
1998 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Rosewood (1997).

 
1997 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series
for: Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996) (TV).

 
1996 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
for: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995).

 
Independent Spirit Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2008 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Male Lead
for: Talk to Me (2007).

 
2006 Won Independent Spirit Award Best First Feature
for: Crash (2004/I).
Shared with:
Paul Haggis (director/producer)
Cathy Schulman (producer)
Bob Yari (producer)
Mark R. Harris (producer)
Robert Moresco (producer)

 
2002 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Supporting Male
for: Things Behind the Sun (2001).

 
Irish Film and Television Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2012 Nominated IFTA Award Best International Actor
for: The Guard (2011).

 
London Critics Circle Film Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2006 Nominated ALFS Award Actor of the Year
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004) and Crash (2004/I).

 
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1995 Won LAFCA Award Best Supporting Actor
for: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995).

 
MTV Movie Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2002 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best On-Screen Team
for: Ocean's Eleven (2001).
Shared with:
Casey Affleck
Scott Caan
George Clooney
Matt Damon
Elliott Gould
Eddie Jemison
Bernie Mac
Brad Pitt
Shaobo Qin
Carl Reiner

 
MovieGuide Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated Grace Award Most Inspiring Movie Acting
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1996 Won NSFC Award Best Supporting Actor
for: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995).

 
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1995 2nd place NYFCC Award Best Supporting Actor
for: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995).

 
Online Film Critics Society Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated OFCS Award Best Actor
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
People's Choice Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2011 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite On-Screen Team
for: Iron Man 2 (2010).
Shared with:
Robert Downey Jr.

 
Primetime Emmy Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2012 Nominated Primetime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "House of Lies" (2012).
For playing "Marty Kaan".
 
2003 Nominated Primetime Emmy Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
for: "ER" (1994).
(NBC).
For playing "Paul Nathan".
 
2002 Nominated Primetime Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
for: Things Behind the Sun (2001).
(Showtime).

 
1999 Nominated Primetime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
for: A Lesson Before Dying (1999) (TV).
(HBO).

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
for: The Rat Pack (1998) (TV).
(HBO).

 
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2004 Won Special Award for: The United States of Leland (2003), The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004) and Hotel Rwanda (2004).
For the body of work in the last year.
 
Satellite Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2012 Nominated Satellite Award Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical
for: "House of Lies" (2012).

 
2007 Nominated Satellite Award Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
for: Talk to Me (2007).

 
2005 Won Golden Satellite Award Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
2000 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television
for: A Lesson Before Dying (1999) (TV).

 
Screen Actors Guild Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2006 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
for: Crash (2004/I).
Shared with:
Ludacris
Sandra Bullock
Matt Dillon
Jennifer Esposito
William Fichtner
Brendan Fraser
Terrence Howard
Thandie Newton
Ryan Phillippe
Larenz Tate

Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
for: Crash (2004/I).

 
2005 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).
Shared with:
Nick Nolte
Sophie Okonedo
Joaquin Phoenix

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 
2001 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture
for: Traffic (2000).
Shared with:
Steven Bauer
Benjamin Bratt
James Brolin
Erika Christensen
Clifton Collins Jr.
Benicio Del Toro
Michael Douglas
Miguel Ferrer
Albert Finney
Topher Grace
Luis Guzmán
Amy Irving
Tomas Milian
D.W. Moffett
Dennis Quaid
Peter Riegert
Jacob Vargas
Catherine Zeta-Jones

 
1998 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast
for: Boogie Nights (1997).
Shared with:
Heather Graham
Luis Guzmán
Philip Baker Hall
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Thomas Jane
Ricky Jay
William H. Macy
Alfred Molina
Julianne Moore
Nicole Ari Parker
John C. Reilly
Burt Reynolds
Robert Ridgely
Mark Wahlberg
Melora Walters

 
1996 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
for: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995).

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
for: "Picket Fences" (1992).
Shared with:
Amy Aquino
Kathy Baker
Kelly Connell
Fyvush Finkel
Lauren Holly
Costas Mandylor
Marlee Matlin
Justin Shenkarow
Tom Skerritt
Ray Walston
Adam Wylie

 
1995 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
for: "Picket Fences" (1992).
Shared with:
Kathy Baker
Holly Marie Combs
Kelly Connell
Robert Cornthwaite
Fyvush Finkel
Lauren Holly
Costas Mandylor
Justin Shenkarow
Tom Skerritt
Leigh Taylor-Young
Ray Walston
Adam Wylie

 
ShoWest Convention, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2007 Won ShoWest Award Male Star of the Year

 
Teen Choice Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2010 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie: Fight
for: Iron Man 2 (2010).
Shared with:
Robert Downey Jr.
Iron Man & War Machine vs. The Hammer Drones
 
2007 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie: Chemistry
for: Ocean's Thirteen (2007).
Shared with:
George Clooney
Casey Affleck
Scott Caan
Matt Damon
Elliott Gould
Eddie Jemison
Bernie Mac
Brad Pitt
Shaobo Qin
Carl Reiner
Eddie Izzard
Andy Garcia

 
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2004 Nominated WAFCA Award Best Actor
for: Hotel Rwanda (2004).

 

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