| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Writing, Screenplay Adapted From Other Material for: Young Frankenstein (1974) Shared with: Mel Brooks |
| 1969 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Producers (1968) |
| Edgar Allan Poe Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2000 | Nominated | Edgar |
Best Television Feature or Miniseries for: Murder in a Small Town (1999) (TV) Shared with: Gilbert Pearlman (screenplay) |
| Emmy Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Won | Emmy |
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for: "Will & Grace" (1998) For playing "Mr. Stein". |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1977 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy for: Silver Streak (1976) |
| 1972 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy for: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) |
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2002 | - | Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1976 | Won | Nebula Award |
Best Dramatic Writing for: Young Frankenstein (1974) Shared with: Mel Brooks |
| Writers Guild of America, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1975 | Nominated | WGA Award (Screen) |
Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium for: Young Frankenstein (1974) Shared with: Mel Brooks |