Joan Plowright Awards

Academy Awards, USA

1993

Got nomination for Oscar
category Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Enchanted April (1992)

BAFTA Awards

1978

Got nomination for BAFTA Film Award
category Best Supporting Actress for Equus (1977)

1961

Got nomination for BAFTA Film Award
category Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles for The Entertainer (1960)

CableACE Awards

1995

Got nomination for CableACE
category Actress in a Movie or Miniseries for On Promised Land (1994) (TV)

DVD Exclusive Awards

2003

Won DVD Premiere Award
category Best Actress for Global Heresy (2002)

Emmy Awards

1993

Got nomination for Emmy
category Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for Stalin (1992) (TV)

Golden Globes, USA

1993

Won Golden Globe
category Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Enchanted April (1992)

1993

Won Golden Globe
category Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for Stalin (1992) (TV)

Monaco International Film Festival

2003

Won Angel Award
category Best Actress for I Am David (2003)

Satellite Awards

2005

Got nomination for Satellite Award
category Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont (2005)

1999

Got nomination for Golden Satellite Award
category Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for Dance with Me (1998)

Tony Awards

1961

Won Tony Award
category Best Actress (Dramatic) for "A Taste of Honey"

Women in Film Crystal Awards

1994

Won Crystal Award