# List of awards and nominations received by James Franco

American actor and filmmaker James Franco has received several awards and nominations for his work. His breakthrough was as the titular late actor in the biographical television film James Dean (2001), for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film and was nominated for the Emmy and SAG in that category. He received a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble and nominations for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor and SAG for Best Cast for his role in Milk (2008). Franco's roles in Pineapple Express (2008) and as Aron Ralston 127 Hours (2010) both earned him nominations for the Golden Globe for Best Actor, the latter of which also earned him a nomination for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice, and SAG in that category.
His hosting of the 83rd Academy Awards and the short form variety show Making a Scene earned him additional Emmy nominations, for Outstanding Special Class Program and Outstanding Short Form Variety Series, respectively. Franco won a second Golden Globe and received nominations for the Critics' Choice and SAG for Best Actor for portraying Tommy Wiseau in the biopic The Disaster Artist (2017), which he also directed.
Due to a series of lawsuits related to misconduct allegations, Franco has not acted since 2019, but has a number of projects currently in the works.

## Major associations
### Academy Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |

### BAFTA Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |

### Golden Globe Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2002 | James Dean | Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Won |
| 2009 | Pineapple Express | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Won |

### Grammy Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2015 | Actors Anonymous | Best Spoken Word Album | Nominated |

### Emmy Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2002 | James Dean | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2011 | 83rd Academy Awards | Outstanding Special Class Program | Nominated |
| 2016 | Making a Scene with James Franco | Outstanding Short Form Variety Series | Nominated |

### Screen Actors Guild Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2002 | James Dean | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Nominated |
| 2009 | Milk | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Disaster Artist | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |

## Other awards and nominations
### Critics Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards ||||
| 2002 | James Dean | Best Actor - TV Film | Won |
| 2009 | Milk | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2009 | Milk | Best Acting Ensemble | Won |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor in a Comedy | Won |
| Central Ohio Film Critics ||||
| 2009 | Milk | Actor of the Year | Nominated |
| 2009 | Pineapple Express | Actor of the Year | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2011 | Date Night | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2011 | Eat, Pray, Love | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2011 | Howl | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Won |
| 2014 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| Chicago Film Critics Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Won |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Denver Film Critics Society ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| Detroit Film Critics Society ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Won |
| FilmOut San Diego ||||
| 2015 | I Am Michael | Best Actor | Won |
| Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association ||||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Film Performance of the Year – Actor | Nominated |
| 2011 | Howl | Film Performance of the Year – Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Film Performance of the Year – Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | — | Wilde Artist of the Year | Won |
| Houston Film Critics Society Awards ||||
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Won |
| Indiana Film Journalists Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Won |
| Iowa Film Critics ||||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society ||||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Won |
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association ||||
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | 2nd Place |
| National Society of Film Critics ||||
| 2014 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| New York Film Critics Circle ||||
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | 2nd Place |
| New York Film Critics Online Awards ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Won |
| North Texas Film Critics Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | 3rd Place |
| Online Film Critics Society ||||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| San Diego Film Critics Society ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| San Francisco Film Critics Circle ||||
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Southeastern Film Critics Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | 2nd Place |
| St. Louis Film Critics Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Scene | Won |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Toronto Film Critics Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | 3rd Place |
| Utah Film Critics Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Won |
| Vancouver Film Critics Circle ||||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Women Film Critics Circle ||||
| 2014 | The Interview | Best Actor in a Comedy (shared with Seth Rogen) | Won |

### Empire Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |

### Festival Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| Berlin International Film Festival ||||
| 2010 | The Feast of Stephen | Best Short Film (as writer, director) | Won |
| Cannes Film Festival ||||
| 2013 | As I Lay Dying | Un Certain Regard (as writer, director) | Nominated |
| Chicago International Film Festival ||||
| 2010 | The Feast of Stephen | Best Short Film (as writer, director) | Nominated |
| FilmOut San Diego ||||
| 2015 | I Am Michael | Best Actor | Won |
| Hamptons International Film Festival ||||
| 2010 | The Clerk's Tale | Best Short Film | Nominated |
| Hollywood Film Festival ||||
| 2008 | — | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | Won |
| New York Film Festival ||||
| 2013 | Child of God | Best Film (as writer, director) | Nominated |
| Rome Film Festival ||||
| 2012 | Dream | Best Short Film (as director) | Nominated |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival ||||
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Golden Shell (as producer, director) | Won |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival ||||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Outstanding Performance of the Year Award | Won |
| SXSW Film Festival ||||
| 2012 | Saturday Night | Audience Award (as director) | Nominated |
| Venice Film Festival ||||
| 2013 | Child of God | Golden Lion (as writer, director) | Nominated |
| 2014 | — | Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award | Won |

### Independent Spirit Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2008 | Milk | Best Supporting Male | Won |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Male Lead | Won |
| 2018 | The Disaster Artist | Best Male Lead | Nominated |

### Golden Raspberry Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2012 | Your Highness | Worst Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zeroville | Worst Director | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zeroville | Worst Actor | Nominated |

### Hasty Pudding Theatricals

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2009 | — | Man of the Year | Won |

### MTV Movie Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2008 | Spider-Man 3 | Best Fight | Nominated |
| 2009 | Pineapple Express | Best Fight | Nominated |
| 2009 | Pineapple Express | Best Comedic Performance | Nominated |
| 2009 | Milk | Best Kiss | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Jaw-Dropping Moment | Nominated |
| 2014 | This Is the End | Best Fight | Nominated |
| 2014 | Spring Breakers | Best Kiss | Nominated |
| 2015 | The Interview | Best Kiss | Nominated |
| 2015 | The Interview | Best Duo | Nominated |

### People's Choice Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2014 | This Is The End | Favorite Comedic Movie Actor | Nominated |

### Satellite Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2008 | Milk | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor - Drama | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor – Motion Picture | Nominated |

### Saturn Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2008 | Spider-Man 3 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |

### Young Artist Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Best Performance in a TV Series: Young Ensemble | Nominated |

### Miscellaneous film and television awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| Alliance of Women Film Journalists ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Bravest Performance Award | Nominated |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Unforgettable Moment | Nominated |
| Awards Circuit Community Awards ||||
| 2008 | Milk | Best Cast Ensemble | Nominated |
| 2008 | Milk | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | 2nd Place |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | 2nd Place |
| Chlotrudis Awards ||||
| 2003 | City by the Sea | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2014 | As I Lay Dying | Best Adapted Screen Play (as writer, director) | Won |
| Cinema Eye Honors ||||
| 2013 | Interior. Leather Bar. | Heterodox Award (as director) | Nominated |
| Gotham Independent Film Awards ||||
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Best Actor | Won |
| Golden Shmoe Awards ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2010 | — | Celebrity of the Year | Won |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| Hollywood Film Awards ||||
| 2008 | — | Actor of the Year | Won |
| International Cinephile Society Awards ||||
| 2014 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| International Online Cinema Awards ||||
| 2014 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2014 | Palo Alto | Best Adapted Screen Play (as writer) | Nominated |
| Italian Online Movie Awards ||||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| National Movie Awards ||||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Online Film and Television Association ||||
| 2002 | James Dean | Best Actor - Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards ||||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Rembrandt Awards ||||
| 2012 | 127 Hours | Best International Actor | Nominated |
| Streamy Awards ||||
| 2015 | Making a Scene with James Franco | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards ||||
| 2000 | Whatever It Takes | Choice Movie: Villain | Nominated |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | Choice Movie: Rumble | Nominated |
| 2010 | Oz the Great and Powerful | Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy | Nominated |
| 2015 | True Story | Choice Movie Actor: Drama | Nominated |
| Village Voice Film Poll ||||
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| Young Hollywood Awards ||||
| 2014 | The Interview | Best Bromance (with Seth Rogen) | Nominated |