- In 1997, received Chicago Film Festival Award for Best Feature
- In 1996, received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series
- In 1996, received Golden Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- In 1996, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special
- In 1996, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
- In 1991, received Evening Standard Award for Best Film Actor
- In 1991, received BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor
- In 1991, received London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actor of the Year
- In 1985, received Evening Standard Award for Best Actor
