- In 2009, received Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album
- In 1997, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
- In 1994, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
- In 1993, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
- In 1992, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
- In 1992, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
- In 1990, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor
