British Academy Film Award du meilleur acteur
He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for portraying King George III in "The Madness of King George" (1994). He later won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor, for the 1996 series "The Fragile Heart". He was also an Olivier Award and Tony Award winner for his work in theatre.