Awards
Academy Awards2 nominated
- Nominated2002Best Supporting Actor · The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Nominated1999Best Actor · Gods and Monsters
BAFTA Television Awards1 nominated
- Nominated2016Best Supporting Actor · The Dresser
Golden Globes1 won
- Won1996Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film · Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny
SAG Awards2 won
- Won2003Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Won2001Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role · The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Other awards20 won · 1 nominated
- Won2010Empire Icon Award: Empire Icon Award
- Won2009Donostia Award: Donostia Award
- Won2008Companion of Honour: Companion of Honour
- Won2006Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production: Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production · Flushed Away
- Won2003Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast: Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast · The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Won2001Saturn Awards: Best Supporting Actor · The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Won1998Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actor · Gods and Monsters
- Won1998Saturn Awards: Best Supporting Actor · Apt Pupil
- Won1996European Film Award for Best Actor: European Film Award for Best Actor · Richard III
- Won1993GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award: GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award
- Won1991Knight Bachelor: Knight Bachelor
- Won1991Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor · Richard III
- Won1984Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person Show: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person Show · Acting Shakespeare
- Won1984Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival: Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival · Wild Honey
- Nominated1984Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- Won1981Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play · Amadeus
- Won1981Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play · Amadeus
- Won1979Commander of the Order of the British Empire: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Won1979Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play: Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play · Bent
- Won1978Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance · The Alchemist
- Won1977Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival: Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival · The Pillars of Society
Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.