Festivals and awards
- Oscar 1991 -
Best Motion Picture
for the movie Dances with Wolves - Oscar 1991 -
Best Achievement in Directing
for the movie Dances with Wolves - Golden Globe 2013 -
Miglior attore in miniserie o in film TV
for the movie Hatfields and McCoys - Golden Globe 1991 -
migliore regia
for the movie Dances with Wolves - Primetime Emmy Awards 2012 -
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
for the movie Hatfields and McCoys - Ciak Oro 1991 -
Migliore film straniero
for the movie Dances with Wolves - Oscar 1991 - nomination Best Actor in a Leading Role
for the movie Dances with Wolves - Golden Globe 1997 - nomination migliore attore in film commedia
for the movie tin cup - Golden Globe 1992 - nomination migliore attore in film drammatico
for the movie JFK - Golden Globe 1991 - nomination migliore attore in film drammatico
for the movie Dances with Wolves - Bafta 1992 - nomination Best Director
for the movie Dances with Wolves - Bafta 1992 - nomination Best Actor in a Leading Role
for the movie Dances with Wolves - saturn awards 1998 - nomination Best Actor
for the movie the postman - saturn awards 1992 - nomination Best Actor
for the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves