- In 2008, received Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program
- In 2004, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
- In 2003, received National Medal of Arts
- In 2002, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Picture
- In 2002, received ShoWest Award for Director of the Year
- In 2002, received Academy Award for Best Director
- In 2002, received Academy Award for Best Picture
- In 2002, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
- In 2002, received Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures
- In 2002, received Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama
- In 1999, received Producers Guild of America Award for Television Producer of the Year - Longform
- In 1998, received Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
- In 1998, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries
- In 1996, received Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures
