Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Nominated |
Best Actor The Great Dictator |
1940 |
| Nominated |
Best Actor The Circus |
1927-1928 |
| Nominated |
Best Comedy Direction The Circus |
1927-1928 |
| Won |
Best Original Dramatic Score Limelight |
1972 |
| Nominated |
Best Original Screenplay Monsieur Verdoux |
1947 |
| Nominated |
Best Original Screenplay The Great Dictator |
1940 |
| Won |
Honorary and Other Awards |
1971 |
| Won |
Honorary and Other Awards The Circus |
1927-1928 |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Nominated |
Best Film - Any Source Limelight |
1952 |
National Board of Review
| Won |
Best Acting The Great Dictator |
1940 |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Won |
Best Actor The Great Dictator |
1940 |
Venice International Film Festival
| Won |
Golden Lion |
1972 |
