Awards

2007 • Nominated

Actor in a Supporting Role

Dreamgirls

1983 • Nominated

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Saturday Night Live

1983 • Nominated

New Star of the Year - Actor

1997 • Nominated

Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

The Nutty Professor

2007 • Won

Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Dreamgirls

1985 • Nominated

Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Beverly Hills Cop

1984 • Nominated

Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Trading Places

2020 • Nominated

Best Actor in a Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy

Dolemite Is My Name

2023 • Won

Cecille B. DeMille Award

2007 • Won

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Dreamgirls

2007 • Nominated

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Dreamgirls

2002 • Nominated

Actor in a Supporting Role

Shrek