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Jeff Daniels

Awards

Jeff Daniels

24 wins & 60 nominations

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

  • Arachnophobia (1990)
    1991 Winner Saturn Award
    • Best Actor
    • Arachnophobia

Arizona International Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Audience Award
    • Best Dramatic Feature
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Critics Choice Awards

  • Michelle Dockery in Godless (2017)
    2018 Nominee Critics Choice Award
    • Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series
    • Godless

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

  • Gettysburg (1993)
    1994 Nominee CFCA Award
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Gettysburg

Cinequest San Jose Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Audience Award
    • Dramatic Feature
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Primetime Emmy Awards

  • The Looming Tower (2018)
    2018 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
    • The Looming Tower
    For playing "John O. Neill".
  • Michelle Dockery in Godless (2017)
    2018 Winner Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
    • Godless
    For playing "Frank Griffin".
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2015 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Newsroom
    For playing "Will McAvoy".
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2014 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Newsroom
    For playing "Will McAvoy".
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2013 Winner Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Newsroom
    For playing "Will McAvoy".

Fantasporto

  • Ariana Richards and Jeff Daniels in Grand Tour: Disaster in Time (1991)
    1992 Winner International Fantasy Film Award
    • Best Actor
    • Grand Tour: Disaster in Time

Golden Globes, USA

  • Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson in The Comey Rule (2020)
    2021 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
    • The Comey Rule
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2013 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
    • The Newsroom
  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2006 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
    • The Squid and the Whale
  • Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels in Something Wild (1986)
    1987 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
    • Something Wild
  • The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
    1986 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
    • The Purple Rose of Cairo

Satellite Awards

  • The Looming Tower (2018)
    2019 Nominee Satellite Award
    • Best Actor in a Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
    • The Looming Tower
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2014 Nominee Satellite Award
    • Best Actor in a Series, Drama
    • The Newsroom
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2012 Nominee Satellite Award
    • Best Actor in a Series, Drama
    • The Newsroom
  • Jeff Daniels, Isla Fisher, Matthew Goode, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Lookout (2007)
    2007 Nominee Satellite Award
    • Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama
    • The Lookout
  • Pleasantville (1998)
    1999 Nominee Golden Satellite Award
    • Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
    • Pleasantville

Gotham Awards

  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2005 Winner Gotham Independent Film Award
    • Best Ensemble Performance
    • The Squid and the Whale
    Shared with: Laura Linney · Jesse Eisenberg · Owen Kline · William Baldwin · Anna Paquin
  • David Strathairn in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
    2005 Nominee Gotham Independent Film Award
    • Best Ensemble Performance
    • Good Night, and Good Luck.
    Shared with: David Strathairn · Patricia Clarkson · George Clooney · Robert Downey Jr. · Frank Langella

Film Independent Spirit Awards

  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2006 Nominee Independent Spirit Award
    • Best Male Lead
    • The Squid and the Whale

London Critics Circle Film Awards

  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2007 Nominee ALFS Award
    • Actor of the Year
    • The Squid and the Whale

MTV Movie + TV Awards

  • Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber (1994)
    1995 Nominee MTV Movie Award
    • Best On-Screen Duo
    • Dumb and Dumber
    Shared with: Jim Carrey

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA

  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2006 Nominee NSFC Award
    • Best Actor
    • The Squid and the Whale

Newport Beach Film Festival

  • Television Event (2020)
    2021 Nominee Documentary Award
    • Documentary
    • Television Event
    Shared with: Amanda Spain · Ozzy Inguanzo
  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Audience Award
    • Best Feature
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Screen Actors Guild Awards

  • Michelle Dockery in Godless (2017)
    2018 Nominee Actor
    • Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
    • Godless
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2014 Nominee Actor
    • Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Newsroom
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2013 Nominee Actor
    • Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Newsroom
  • David Strathairn in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
    2006 Nominee Actor
    • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
    • Good Night, and Good Luck.
    Shared with: Rose Abdoo · Alex Borstein · Robert John Burke · Patricia Clarkson · George Clooney · Reed Diamond · Tate Donovan · Robert Downey Jr. · Grant Heslov · Peter Jacobson · Frank Langella · Tom McCarthy · Dianne Reeves · Matt Ross · David Strathairn · Ray Wise
  • Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Meryl Streep in The Hours (2002)
    2003 Nominee Actor
    • Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture
    • The Hours
    Shared with: Toni Collette · Claire Danes · Stephen Dillane · Ed Harris · Allison Janney · Nicole Kidman · Julianne Moore · John C. Reilly · Miranda Richardson · Meryl Streep

Stony Brook Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Best Feature
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Teen Choice Awards

  • Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber To (2014)
    2015 Nominee Teen Choice Award
    • Choice Movie: Chemistry
    • Dumb and Dumber To
    Shared with: Jim Carrey

US Comedy Arts Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Super Sucker (2002)
    2002 Winner Audience Award
    • Super Sucker

Video Software Dealers Association

  • Jeff Daniels
    2002 Winner Independent Career Achievement Award

Sarasota Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Narrative Feature Film Competition
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Las Palmas Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels
    2008 Winner Honorary Lady Harimaguada

Boston International Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Indie Spirit Award
    • Best Picture
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Woods Hole Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Best Narrative Feature Film
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards

  • Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Meryl Streep in The Hours (2002)
    2003 Nominee PFCS Award
    • Best Acting Ensemble
    • The Hours
    Shared with: Toni Collette · Claire Danes · Stephen Dillane · Ed Harris · Allison Janney · Nicole Kidman · Julianne Moore · John C. Reilly · Miranda Richardson · Meryl Streep

Chlotrudis Awards

  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2006 Winner Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • The Squid and the Whale
  • Anna Paquin in Fly Away Home (1996)
    1997 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Actor
    • Fly Away Home

Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

  • Chasing Sleep (2000)
    2002 Nominee Chainsaw Award
    • Best Actor
    • Chasing Sleep

Accolade Competition

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Best of Show
    • Feature Film
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Sacramento International Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Festival Prize
    • Outstanding Feature Film
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

New York City Independent Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Best Actor
    • Best Actor
    • Guest Artist

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Best Actor
    • Best Actor
    • Guest Artist
  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Best Independent Film
    • Feature Film
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, US

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Best Actor
    • Best Actor
    • Guest Artist
  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Beloit International Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels
    2019 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Feature Film
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Traverse City Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Audience Award
    • Best Fiction Film
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Online Film & Television Association

  • Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson in The Comey Rule (2020)
    2021 Nominee OFTA Television Award
    • Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series
    • The Comey Rule
  • Michelle Dockery in Godless (2017)
    2018 Winner OFTA Television Award
    • Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series
    • Godless
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2015 Nominee OFTA Television Award
    • Best Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Newsroom
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2013 Nominee OFTA Television Award
    • Best Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Newsroom

Village Voice Film Poll

  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2005 Nominee VVFP Award
    • Best Performance
    • The Squid and the Whale
    3rd place.

SENE Film, Music and Art Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Film Jury Award
    • Best Actor Feature Film
    • Guest Artist
  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Film Jury Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.
  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Winner Film Jury Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • Guest Artist

Awards Circuit Community Awards

  • Michael Fassbender in Steve Jobs (2015)
    2015 Nominee ACCA
    • Best Cast Ensemble
    • Steve Jobs
    Shared with: Michael Fassbender · Kate Winslet · Seth Rogen · Michael Stuhlbarg · Katherine Waterston · Perla Haney-Jardine · Ripley Sobo · Makenzie Moss · Sarah Snook · John Ortiz
  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2005 Nominee ACCA
    • Best Actor in a Leading Role
    • The Squid and the Whale
  • David Strathairn in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
    2005 Nominee ACCA
    • Best Cast Ensemble
    • Good Night, and Good Luck.
    Shared with: David Strathairn · George Clooney · Robert Downey Jr. · Patricia Clarkson · Frank Langella
  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2005 Nominee ACCA
    • Best Cast Ensemble
    • The Squid and the Whale
    Shared with: Laura Linney · Owen Kline · Jesse Eisenberg · William Baldwin · Anna Paquin
  • Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Meryl Streep in The Hours (2002)
    2002 Winner ACCA
    • Best Cast Ensemble
    • The Hours
    Shared with: Nicole Kidman · Julianne Moore · Meryl Streep · Ed Harris · Toni Collette · John C. Reilly · Stephen Dillane · Claire Danes · Allison Janney · Miranda Richardson

International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA)

  • Michelle Dockery in Godless (2017)
    2018 Nominee INOCA TV
    • Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
    • Godless

Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Audience Award
    • Best Feature
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

Gold Derby Awards

  • Michelle Dockery in Godless (2017)
    2018 Nominee Gold Derby TV Award
    • Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor
    • Godless
  • Michael Fassbender in Steve Jobs (2015)
    2016 Nominee Gold Derby Film Award
    • Ensemble Cast
    • Steve Jobs
    Shared with: Michael Fassbender · Perla Haney-Jardine · Makenzie Moss · John Ortiz · Seth Rogen · Ripley Sobo · Michael Stuhlbarg · Katherine Waterston · Kate Winslet
  • Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom (2012)
    2013 Nominee Gold Derby TV Award
    • Drama Lead Actor
    • The Newsroom
  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2006 Nominee Gold Derby Film Award
    • Lead Actor
    • The Squid and the Whale
    As Bernard Berkman
  • David Strathairn in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
    2006 Nominee Gold Derby Film Award
    • Ensemble Cast
    • Good Night, and Good Luck.
    Shared with: Rose Abdoo · Alex Borstein · Robert John Burke · Patricia Clarkson · George Clooney · Reed Diamond · Tate Donovan · Robert Downey Jr. · Grant Heslov · Peter Jacobson · Frank Langella · Tom McCarthy · Dianne Reeves · Matt Ross · David Strathairn · Ray Wise

AARP Movies for Grownups Awards

  • Michael Fassbender in Steve Jobs (2015)
    2016 Nominee Movies for Grownups Award
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Steve Jobs
  • Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline in The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    2006 Winner Movies for Grownups Award
    • Best Actor
    • The Squid and the Whale

Lift-Off Film Festival, Amsterdam

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Festival Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Donald Cameron Clark Jr. · Michael Ferdie · Alyssa Loveall · Michael A. Alden · Carley Burgess · Michael Lohmann

Critics' Choice Documentary Awards

  • 9/11: Inside the President's War Room (2021)
    2021 Nominee Critics' Choice Documentary Award
    • Best Narration
    • 9/11: Inside the President's War Room

Dumbo Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Best Narrative Feature
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Donald Cameron Clark Jr. · Michael Ferdie · Alyssa Loveall · Michael A. Alden · Carley Burgess · Michael Lohmann

Capital City Film Festival

  • Jeff Daniels in Guest Artist (2019)
    2019 Nominee Jury Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Guest Artist
    Shared with: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Michael A. Alden · Alyssa Loveall · Michael Ferdie · Michael Lohmann · Donald Cameron Clark Jr.

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