In a career spanning seven decades, American actress Lauren Bacall achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and was recognized with Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy nominations for her work in film, television and music, respectively. Additionally, she was awarded two Tony Awards for her work on Broadway. She was the recipient of numerous honorary awards and accolades, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the Academy Honorary Award.
Indicates non-competitive categories |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1997 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1996 [1] | — | Honorary César | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1958 | Designing Woman | Top Female Comedy Performance | 3rd |
— | Top Female Star | 11th | |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1994 | Prêt-à-Porter | Best Acting by an Ensemble | Won |
1991 | — | Career Achievement Award | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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2018 | — | OFTA Film Hall of Fame | Won |
1997 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1999 | Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke | Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1996 [2] | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1996 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Best Supporting Actress - Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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2017 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1970 | Applause | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1967 [3] | — | Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1984 | — | Actress of the Year | Won |
1972 [4] | — | Actress of the Year | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1997 [5] | — | Berlinale Camera | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1998 | — | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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2007 [6] | — | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1997 | — | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1992 [7] | — | Donostia Award | Won |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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2000 [8] | — | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
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