- In 2001, received Honorary Oscar
- In 1995, received Screen Actors Guild for Life Achievement
- In 1994, received New York Film Critics Circle for Best Picture
- In 1994, received Cecil B DeMille for Lifetime Achievement
- In 1981, received Golden Globe for Best Director
- In 1980, received National Board of Review for Best Director
- In 1980, received Directors Guild of America for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film
- In 1980, received Oscar for Best Director
- In 1977, received Golden Globe for World Film Favorite (Male)
- In 1976, received Golden Globe for World Film Favorite (Male)
- In 1974, received Golden Globe for World Film Favorite (Male)
- In 1970, received British Film Academy Award for Best Actor
- In 1965, received Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer (Male)
- In 1962, received Theatre World
