| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Towering Inferno (1974) |
| 1950 | - | Honorary Award |
For his unique artistry and his contributions to the technique of musical pictures. |
| American Film Institute, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1981 | - | Life Achievement Award | |
| BAFTA Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1976 | Won | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Supporting Actor for: The Towering Inferno (1974) |
| Berlin International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1970 | Won | UNICRIT Special Award |
For his achievements in the development of the musical and dancing film genre. |
| David di Donatello Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1975 | Won | Special David |
Shared with: Jennifer Jones |
| Emmy Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1978 | Won | Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special for: A Family Upside Down (1978) (TV) |
| 1968 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Musical or Variety Program for: The Fred Astaire Show (1968) (TV) Shared with: Gil Rodin (producer) |
| 1959 | Won | Emmy |
Best Single Performance by an Actor for: An Evening with Fred Astaire (1958) (TV) |
| Film Society of Lincoln Center | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1973 | - | Gala Tribute | |
| Golden Apple Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1968 | Won | Golden Apple |
Male Star of the Year |
| 1941 | Won | Sour Apple |
Shared with: Ginger Rogers |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1975 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture for: The Towering Inferno (1974) |
| 1969 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy for: Finian's Rainbow (1968) |
| 1962 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy for: The Pleasure of His Company (1961) |
| 1961 | Won | Cecil B. DeMille Award | |
| 1960 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Supporting Actor for: On the Beach (1959) |
| 1951 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy for: Three Little Words (1950) |
| Laurel Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1958 | Nominated | Golden Laurel |
Top Male Musical Performance for: Funny Face (1957) 4th place. |
| Walk of Fame | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| unknown | - | Star on the Walk of Fame |
Motion Picture At 6756 Hollywood Blvd. |