*Won the S.A.G. Award (Screen Actors Guild) in 2001 for "Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series" for "Ally McBeal".

*Won the British Academy Award in 1993, for "Best Actor" in "Chaplin".

*Won the Boston Society of Film Critics Award, 3rd place, in 1997, for "Best Supporting Actor" in "One Night Stand".

*Won a Golden Globe in 2001, for "Best Supporting Actor in a TV comedy Series" for "Ally McBeal".

*Won award for an Outfest Screen Idol Award in 2001 for "Outstanding Male Performance in a Gay Role" for "Wonder Boys"

*Selected as one of the 25 greatest actors of the 90's, by Entertainment Weekly.

*Nominated for an Academy Award in 1993, for "Best Actor" in "Chaplin".

*Nominated for the Golden Globe in 1993, for "Best Actor" in "Chaplin".

*Shared a special award at the Venice Film Festival in 1993, for "Best Ensemble Cast" in "Short Cuts".


*Nominated for a TV Guide Award in 2001 for "Best Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series" for "Ally McBeal".


*Nominated for an American Comedy Award for "Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series" for "Ally McBeal"

*Won award for an Outfest Screen Idol Award in 2001 for "Outstanding Male Performance in a Gay Role" for "Wonder Boys"

*Chosen as one of the sexiest stars of the 80's, by Rolling Stone Magazine.

*Selected as one of the 25 greatest actors of the 90's, by Entertainment Weekly.