| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Giant (1956) This was James Dean's second consecutive posthumous nomination. |
| 1956 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Leading Role for: East of Eden (1955) This was the first posthumous acting nomination in Academy Awards history. |
| BAFTA Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1957 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Foreign Actor for: Rebel Without a Cause (1955) USA. |
| 1956 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Foreign Actor for: East of Eden (1955) USA. |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1957 | Won | Henrietta Award |
World Film Favorite - Male |
| 1956 | Won | Special Achievement Award |
Award given posthumously for Best Dramatic Actor. |
| Jussi Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1956 | Won | Jussi |
Best Foreign Actor for: East of Eden (1955) |
| Walk of Fame | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| unknown | - | Star on the Walk of Fame |
Motion Picture At 1719 Vine Street. |