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| ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
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| 1991 | Won | ASCAP Award |
Most Performed Feature Film Standards Peter Allen Burt Bacharach Christopher Cross Carole Bayer Sager For the song "Arthur's Theme (Best that You Can Do)". |
| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1982 | Won | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role John Gielgud John Gielgud was not present at the award's ceremony. Presenters Carol Burnett and Joel Grey accepted the award on his behalf. |
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Best Music, Original Song Burt Bacharach Carole Bayer Sager Christopher Cross Peter Allen For the song "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" |
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| Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Leading Role Dudley Moore |
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Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Steve Gordon |
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| American Movie Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1982 | Won | Marquee |
Best Supporting Actor John Gielgud |
| BAFTA Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1982 | Nominated | Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music |
Burt Bacharach
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| BAFTA Film Award |
Best Supporting Artist John Gielgud |
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| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1982 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical |
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Best Motion Picture Actor - Comedy/Musical Dudley Moore |
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Best Motion Picture Actor in a Supporting Role John Gielgud |
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Best Original Song - Motion Picture Burt Bacharach (music) Christopher Cross (music/lyrics) Carole Bayer Sager (music) Peter Allen (lyrics) For the song "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)". |
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| Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actress - Comedy/Musical Liza Minnelli |
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| Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1981 | Won | LAFCA Award |
Best Supporting Actor John Gielgud |
| New York Film Critics Circle Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1981 | Won | NYFCC Award |
Best Supporting Actor John Gielgud |
| 3rd place | NYFCC Award |
Best Screenplay Steve Gordon Tied with Pennies from Heaven (1981). |
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| Writers Guild of America, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1982 | Won | WGA Award (Screen) |
Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen Steve Gordon |
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