| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Buddy Holly Story (1978) |
| BAFTA Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1980 | Won | BAFTA Film Award |
Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Role for: The Buddy Holly Story (1978) |
| CableACE Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1987 | Won | ACE |
Actor in a Dramatic Series for: "The Hitchhiker" (1983) For episode "WGOD". Tied with Peter O'Toole for "The Ray Bradbury Theater" (1985), episode "Banshee". |
| DVD Exclusive Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Nominated | DVD Premiere Award |
Best Supporting Actor for: Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002) (V) |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1979 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy for: The Buddy Holly Story (1978) |
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1978 | Won | New Generation Award | |
| National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1979 | Won | NSFC Award |
Best Actor for: The Buddy Holly Story (1978) |