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| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
| 1999 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2013 | Nominated | Saturn Award |
Best Supporting Actor for: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012). |
| 2004 | Nominated | Saturn Award |
Best Supporting Actor for: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). |
| 2002 | Won | Saturn Award |
Best Supporting Actor for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
| 1999 | Won | Saturn Award |
Best Supporting Actor for: Apt Pupil (1998). |
| Annie Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2007 | Won | Annie |
Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production for: Flushed Away (2006). As the voice of the Toad. |
| BAFTA Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). |
| 2002 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
| 1997 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for: Richard III (1995). |
Best Screenplay - Adapted for: Richard III (1995). Shared with: Richard Loncraine |
| Berlin International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2006 | Won | Honorary Golden Berlin Bear |
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| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2001 | Nominated | Blockbuster Entertainment Award |
Favorite Villain (Internet Only) for: X-Men (2000). |
| British Independent Film Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Won | Variety Award |
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| 1999 | Won | British Independent Film Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Won | Critics Choice Award |
Best Acting Ensemble for: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Shared with: Sean Astin Sean Bean Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Bernard Hill Ian Holm Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen John Noble Miranda Otto John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Karl Urban Hugo Weaving David Wenham Elijah Wood |
| 1999 | Won | Critics Choice Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998) and Apt Pupil (1998). |
| CableACE Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1995 | Won | CableACE |
Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for: And the Band Played On (1993) (TV). |
| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Won | CFCA Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Chlotrudis Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Won | Chlotrudis Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| 1996 | Nominated | Chlotrudis Award |
Best Actor for: Richard III (1995). |
| Cinequest San Jose Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2002 | Won | Maverick Tribute Award |
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| DVD Exclusive Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Nominated | DVD Premiere Award |
Best Audio Commentary, New Release for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). Shared with: Elijah Wood Liv Tyler And other cast. For the Extended Edition. |
| Empire Awards, UK | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Empire Award |
Best British Actor for: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). |
| 2003 | Nominated | Empire Award |
Best British Actor for: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). |
| 2002 | Nominated | Empire Award |
Best British Actor for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
| European Film Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1996 | Won | European Film Award |
Best Actor for: Richard III (1995). |
| Evening Standard British Film Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1997 | Won | Evening Standard British Film Award |
Best Film for: Richard III (1995). |
| Florida Film Critics Circle Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Won | FFCC Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998) and Apt Pupil (1998). |
| GLAAD Media Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1993 | Won | Stephen F. Kolzak Award |
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| Genie Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2005 | Nominated | Genie |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for: Emile (2003). |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| 1997 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: Rasputin (1996) (TV). |
| 1996 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for: Richard III (1995). |
| Independent Spirit Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Won | Independent Spirit Award |
Best Male Lead for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Irish Film and Television Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2007 | Nominated | Audience Award |
Best International Actor for: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). |
| Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Won | KCFCC Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| L.A. Outfest | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1998 | Won | Outfest Achievement Award |
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| Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1998 | Won | LAFCA Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| MTV Movie Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2002 | Nominated | MTV Movie Award |
Best Fight for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). Shared with: Christopher Lee |
| National Board of Review, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Won | NBR Award |
Best Acting by an Ensemble for: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Shared with: Sean Astin Sean Bean Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Bernard Hill Ian Holm Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen John Noble Miranda Otto John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Karl Urban Hugo Weaving David Wenham Elijah Wood |
| 1998 | Won | NBR Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | 2nd place | NSFC Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Online Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Won | OFCS Award |
Best Ensemble for: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). Shared with: Sean Astin Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Brad Dourif Bernard Hill Christopher Lee Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen Miranda Otto John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Hugo Weaving David Wenham Elijah Wood |
| 2002 | Nominated | OFCS Award |
Best Supporting Actor for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
| 1999 | Won | OFCS Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | PFCS Award |
Best Ensemble Acting for: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Shared with: Sean Astin Sean Bean Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Bernard Hill Ian Holm Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen John Noble Miranda Otto John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Karl Urban Hugo Weaving David Wenham Elijah Wood |
| 2003 | Won | PFCS Award |
Best Acting Ensemble for: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). Shared with: Sean Astin Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Brad Dourif Bernard Hill Christopher Lee Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen Miranda Otto John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Hugo Weaving David Wenham Elijah Wood |
| 2002 | Won | PFCS Award |
Best Acting Ensemble for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). Shared with: Sean Astin Sean Bean Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Ian Holm Christopher Lee Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Hugo Weaving Elijah Wood |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2010 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for: "The Prisoner" (2009). (AMC). |
| 2009 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for: "Great Performances" (1970). (PBS). For episode "King Lear (#37.11)". |
| 2007 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy |
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for: "Extras" (2005). (HBO). For playing himself. For episode "Ian McKellen". |
| 1996 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for: Rasputin (1996) (TV). (HBO). |
| 1994 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for: And the Band Played On (1993) (TV). (HBO). |
| Royal Television Society, UK | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1983 | Won | RTS Television Award |
Best Performance for: Walter (1982) (TV). |
| SFX Awards, UK | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Nominated | SFX Award |
Best SF or Fantasy Film Actor for: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). |
| San Diego Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1998 | Won | SDFCS Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2009 | Won | Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award |
|
| 1998 | Won | Silver Seashell |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Satellite Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2009 | Nominated | Satellite Award |
Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television for: "The Prisoner" (2009). |
| 2002 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
| 1999 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| 1997 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for: Cold Comfort Farm (1995) (TV). |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for: Rasputin (1996) (TV). |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Won | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Shared with: Sean Astin Sean Bean Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Bernard Hill Ian Holm Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen John Noble Miranda Otto John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Karl Urban Hugo Weaving David Wenham Elijah Wood |
| 2003 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture for: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). Shared with: Sean Astin Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Brad Dourif Bernard Hill Christopher Lee Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen Miranda Otto John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Hugo Weaving David Wenham Elijah Wood |
| 2002 | Won | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
| Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). Shared with: Sean Astin Sean Bean Cate Blanchett Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Ian Holm Christopher Lee Dominic Monaghan Viggo Mortensen John Rhys-Davies Andy Serkis Liv Tyler Hugo Weaving Elijah Wood |
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| 1999 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | 2nd place | SEFCA Award |
Best Actor for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
| Teen Choice Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2006 | Nominated | Teen Choice Award |
Movies - Choice Sleazebag for: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and The Da Vinci Code (2006). |
| 2003 | Nominated | Teen Choice Award |
Choice Movie Villain for: X2 (2003). |
| Toronto Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2001 | Nominated | TFCA Award |
Best Supporting Performance, Male for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
| 1998 | Won | TFCA Award |
Best Performance, Male for: Gods and Monsters (1998). |
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