Forest Whitaker Awards

Academy Awards, USA
2007 - Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for The Last King of Scotland (2006)

BAFTA Awards
2007 - BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Last King of Scotland (2006)
 
BET Awards
2007 - BET Award - Best Actor
 
Black Reel Awards
2007 - Black Reel - Best Actor for The Last King of Scotland (2006)
 
2004 - Black Reel - Television: Best Actor for Deacons for Defense (2003)

Cannes Film Festival
1988 - Best Actor for Bird (1988)

Golden Globes, USA
2007 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for The Last King of Scotland (2006)

Hollywood Film Festival
2006 - Hollywood Film Award - Actor of the Year