| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Agnes of God (1985) |
| 1978 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Turning Point (1977) |
| 1968 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Graduate (1967) |
| 1965 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Pumpkin Eater (1964) |
| 1963 | Won | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Miracle Worker (1962) Anne Bancroft was not present at the awards ceremony. Joan Crawford accepted the award on her behalf. |
| American Comedy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1996 | - | Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy | |
| BAFTA Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1988 | Won | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress for: 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) |
| 1979 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress for: The Turning Point (1977) |
| 1976 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress for: The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) |
| 1973 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress for: Young Winston (1972) |
| 1969 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress for: The Graduate (1967) |
| 1965 | Won | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Foreign Actress for: The Pumpkin Eater (1964) |
| 1963 | Won | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Foreign Actress for: The Miracle Worker (1962) USA. |
| Cannes Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1964 | Won | Best Actress |
for: The Pumpkin Eater (1964) Tied with Barbara Barrie for One Potato, Two Potato (1964). |
| Emmy Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003) (TV) |
| 2001 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: Haven (2001) (TV) |
| 1999 | Won | Emmy |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: Deep in My Heart (1999) (TV) |
| 1994 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for: Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (1994) (TV) |
| 1992 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for: Mrs. Cage (1992) (TV) |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for: Broadway Bound (1992) (TV) |
| 1970 | Won | Emmy |
Outstanding Variety or Musical Program - Variety and Popular Music for: Annie, the Women in the Life of a Man (1970) (TV) Shared with: Joseph Cates (executive producer) Martin Charnin (producer) |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1987 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: 'night, Mother (1986) |
| 1986 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: Agnes of God (1985) |
| 1985 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: Garbo Talks (1984) |
| 1984 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: To Be or Not to Be (1983) |
| 1978 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: The Turning Point (1977) |
| 1968 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy for: The Graduate (1967) |
| 1965 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: The Pumpkin Eater (1964) |
| 1963 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: The Miracle Worker (1962) |
| Laurel Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1970 | Nominated | Golden Laurel |
Female Star 14th place. |
| 1968 | Nominated | Golden Laurel |
Female Dramatic Performance for: The Graduate (1967) 4th place. |
Female Star 6th place. |
| 1965 | Nominated | Golden Laurel |
Dramatic Performance, Female for: The Pumpkin Eater (1964) 4th place. |
| 1963 | 2nd place | Golden Laurel |
Top Female Dramatic Performance for: The Miracle Worker (1962) |
| Nominated | Golden Laurel |
Top Female Star 12th place. |
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| National Board of Review, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1977 | Won | NBR Award |
Best Actress for: The Turning Point (1977) |
| 1962 | Won | NBR Award |
Best Actress for: The Miracle Worker (1962) |
| Razzie Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1990 | Nominated | Razzie Award |
Worst Supporting Actress for: Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989) |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1962 | Won | Prize San Sebastián |
Best Actress for: The Miracle Worker (1962) |
| Satellite Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television for: The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003) (TV) |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for: The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003) (TV) |
| 1997 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for: Homecoming (1996) (TV) |
| 1996 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Cast for: How to Make an American Quilt (1995) Shared with: Maya Angelou Ellen Burstyn Samantha Mathis Kate Nelligan Winona Ryder Jean Simmons Lois Smith Alfre Woodard |
| Walk of Fame | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| unknown | - | Star on the Walk of Fame |
Television At 6368 Hollywood Blvd. |