- In 2009, received ShoWest Award for Lifetime Achievement
- In 2007, received London Critics Circle Film Award for British Supporting Actor of the Year
- In 2003, received London Critics Circle Film Award for Actor of the Year
- In 2002, received San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
- In 2001, received National Board of Review Award for Best Acting Ensemble
- In 2000, received BAFTA Academy Fellowship
- In 2000, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- In 2000, received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- In 2000, received London Critics Circle Film Award for British Supporting Actor of the Year
- In 2000, received San Sebastián International Film Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement
- In 1999, received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)
- In 1998, received National Board of Review Award for Career Achievement
- In 1996, received San Sebastián International Film Festival Award for Best Actor
- In 1989, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Made for Television Movie
- In 1987, received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- In 1984, received BAFTA Award for Best Actor
- In 1984, received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)
- In 1967, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor
