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Alan Cumming

Awards

Alan Cumming

23 wins & 40 nominations

BAFTA Awards, Scotland

  • Alan Cumming
    2018 Winner Outstanding Contribution To Film & Television
  • Alan Cumming and Sandrine Bonnaire in Prague (1992)
    1993 Nominee BAFTA Scotland Award
    • Best Actor - Film
    • Prague

British Comedy Awards

  • Rowan Atkinson, Alan Cumming, and Lenny Henry in Bernard and the Genie (1991)
    1992 Winner British Comedy Award
    • Best TV Comedy Newcomer
    • Bernard and the Genie

Cannes Film Festival

  • Phoebe Cates, Kevin Kline, Parker Posey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Beals, Alan Cumming, Jane Adams, John Benjamin Hickey, and Michael Panes in The Anniversary Party (2001)
    2001 Nominee Un Certain Regard Award
    • The Anniversary Party
    Shared with: Jennifer Jason Leigh
  • Phoebe Cates, Kevin Kline, Parker Posey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Beals, Alan Cumming, Jane Adams, John Benjamin Hickey, and Michael Panes in The Anniversary Party (2001)
    2001 Nominee Golden Camera
    • The Anniversary Party
    Shared with: Jennifer Jason Leigh

Daytime Emmy Awards

  • Justin Bradley, Daniel Brochu, Eleanor Noble, Mark Rendall, Mitchell David Rothpan, Evan Smirnow, Michael Yarmush, Wyatt White, Samantha Reynolds, Cameron Ansell, Dallas Jokic, Roman Lutterotti, William Healy, Drew Adkins, and Jacob Ursomarzo in Arthur (1996)
    2014 Nominee Daytime Emmy
    • Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program
    • Arthur
    For playing "Sebastian Winkleplotz". For episode: "Show Off".

Primetime Emmy Awards

  • The Traitors (2023)
    2026 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program
    • The Traitors
  • The Traitors (2023)
    2025 Winner Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program
    • The Traitors
  • The Traitors (2023)
    2024 Winner Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program
    • The Traitors
  • The 69th Annual Tony Awards (2015)
    2016 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Special Class Program
    • The 69th Annual Tony Awards
    Shared with: Ricky Kirshner · Glenn Weiss · Kristin Chenoweth
  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2015 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Good Wife
    For playing "Eli Gold".

GLAAD Media Awards

  • Alan Cumming
    2005 Winner Vito Russo Award

Golden Globes, USA

  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2016 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
    • The Good Wife
  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2015 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
    • The Good Wife

Satellite Awards

  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2010 Nominee Satellite Award
    • Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
    • The Good Wife

Film Independent Spirit Awards

  • Sweet Land (2005)
    2007 Winner Independent Spirit Award
    • Best First Feature
    • Sweet Land
    Shared with: Ali Selim · Jim Bigham
  • Phoebe Cates, Kevin Kline, Parker Posey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Beals, Alan Cumming, Jane Adams, John Benjamin Hickey, and Michael Panes in The Anniversary Party (2001)
    2002 Nominee Independent Spirit Award
    • Best First Feature
    • The Anniversary Party
    Shared with: Jennifer Jason Leigh
  • Phoebe Cates, Kevin Kline, Parker Posey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Beals, Alan Cumming, Jane Adams, John Benjamin Hickey, and Michael Panes in The Anniversary Party (2001)
    2002 Nominee Independent Spirit Award
    • Best First Screenplay
    • The Anniversary Party
    Shared with: Jennifer Jason Leigh

L.A. Outfest

  • Alan Cumming, Garret Dillahunt, and Isaac Leyva in Any Day Now (2012)
    2012 Winner Grand Jury Award
    • Best Actor
    • Any Day Now

MTV Movie + TV Awards

  • Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
    1998 Nominee MTV Movie Award
    • Best Dance Sequence
    • Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
    Shared with: Lisa Kudrow · Mira Sorvino

National Board of Review, USA

  • Jim Broadbent, Alan Cumming, Nathan Lane, Christopher Plummer, Timothy Spall, Anne Hathaway, Tom Courtenay, and Charlie Hunnam in Nicholas Nickleby (2002)
    2002 Winner NBR Award
    • Best Acting by an Ensemble
    • Nicholas Nickleby
    Shared with: Jamie Bell · Jim Broadbent · Tom Courtenay · Edward Fox · Romola Garai · Christopher Plummer · Anne Hathaway · Barry Humphries · Charlie Hunnam · Nathan Lane · Timothy Spall · Juliet Stevenson

PGA Awards

  • The Traitors (2023)
    2026 Winner PGA Award
    • Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television
    • The Traitors
    Shared with: Mike Cotton · Sam Rees-Jones · Rosie Franks · Stephen Lambert · Jack Burgess · Tim Harcourt · Emma Carroll · Zoe Duerden · Laura Gallen · Deena Katz · Chris Mannion · Claire O'Shea
  • The Traitors (2023)
    2025 Winner PGA Award
    • Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television
    • The Traitors
    Shared with: Mike Cotton · Toni Ireland · Sam Rees-Jones · Stephen Lambert · Jack Burgess · Tim Harcourt · Ben Cook · Joe Evans · Laura Gallen · Chris Mannion · Emma Carroll · Deena Katz · Zoe Duerden

Provincetown International Film Festival

  • Alan Cumming
    2007 Winner Excellence in Acting Award

Razzie Awards

  • Alan Cumming, Bob Hoskins, Traylor Howard, Jamie Kennedy, Bear, Liam Falconer, and Ryan Falconer in Son of the Mask (2005)
    2006 Nominee Razzie Award
    • Worst Supporting Actor
    • Son of the Mask

RiverRun International Film Festival

  • Alan Cumming
    2021 Winner Master of Cinema
    Shared with: Lee Grant

Actor Awards

  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2012 Nominee Actor
    • Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
    • The Good Wife
    Shared with: Christine Baranski · Josh Charles · Matt Czuchry · Julianna Margulies · Chris Noth · Archie Panjabi · Graham Phillips · Makenzie Vega
  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2011 Nominee Actor
    • Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
    • The Good Wife
    Shared with: Christine Baranski · Josh Charles · Matt Czuchry · Julianna Margulies · Chris Noth · Archie Panjabi · Graham Phillips · Makenzie Vega

Seattle International Film Festival

  • Alan Cumming, Garret Dillahunt, and Isaac Leyva in Any Day Now (2012)
    2012 Winner Golden Space Needle Award
    • Best Actor
    • Any Day Now

Walk of Fame

  • Alan Cumming
    2026 Winner Star on the Walk of Fame
    • Live Performance
    On January 8, 2026. At 6320 Hollywood Blvd.

Chlotrudis Awards

  • Alan Cumming
    2001 Winner Gertrudis Award

Key West Film Festival

  • Alan Cumming
    2012 Winner Golden Key
    • Career Achievement

Critics Choice Television Awards

  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2011 Nominee Critics' Choice TV Award
    • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Good Wife

Crime Thriller Awards, UK

  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2012 Nominee Dagger
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • The Good Wife

Dorian Film Awards

  • Alan Cumming, Garret Dillahunt, and Isaac Leyva in Any Day Now (2012)
    2013 Nominee Dorian Award
    • Film Performance of the Year - Actor
    • Any Day Now

Online Film & Television Association

  • The Traitors (2023)
    2025 Winner OFTA Television Award
    • Best Host or Individual Performance in A Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program
    • The Traitors
  • The Traitors (2023)
    2024 Winner OFTA Television Award
    • Best Host or Individual Performance in A Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program
    • The Traitors
  • Michael Sheen and Tom Payne in Prodigal Son (2019)
    2021 Nominee OFTA Television Award
    • Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series
    • Prodigal Son
  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2015 Nominee OFTA Television Award
    • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Good Wife
  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2011 Nominee OFTA Television Award
    • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Good Wife

Behind the Voice Actors Awards

  • Peter Stormare, Brenda Chapman, Bob Einstein, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Maya Rudolph in Strange Magic (2015)
    2016 Nominee BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award
    • Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film
    • Strange Magic
    Shared with: Evan Rachel Wood · Elijah Kelley · Meredith Bull · Sam Palladio · Kristin Chenoweth · Maya Rudolph · Alfred Molina · Peter Stormare · Kevin Michael Richardson
  • Peter Stormare, Brenda Chapman, Bob Einstein, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Maya Rudolph in Strange Magic (2015)
    2016 Nominee BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award
    • Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film
    • Strange Magic
    As the voice of "Bog King".

International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA)

  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    2011 Nominee INOCA TV
    • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Good Wife

The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards

  • Stephen Baldwin, Mel Blanc, Alan Cumming, Mark Addy, Kristen Johnston, and Jane Krakowski in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
    2000 Nominee Stinker Award
    • Most Unfunny Comic Relief
    • The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
    as The Great Gazoo

Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival

  • Alan Cumming
    2017 Winner Frameline Award

Gold Derby Awards

  • The Traitors (2023)
    2026 Winner Gold Derby TV Award
    • Competition Host
    • The Traitors
  • Alan Cumming
    2026 Nominee Gold Derby TV Award
    • Performer of the Year
  • The Traitors (2023)
    2025 Nominee Gold Derby TV Award
    • Reality Host
    • The Traitors
  • The Traitors (2023)
    2024 Winner Gold Derby TV Award
    • Reality Host
    • The Traitors
  • The Traitors (2023)
    2023 Nominee Gold Derby TV Award
    • Reality Host
    • The Traitors

National Film Awards, UK

  • Alan Cumming and Brian Cox in Glenrothan (2025)
    2026 Nominee National Film Award
    • Best Actor
    • Glenrothan

The Queerties

  • Alan Cumming
    2025 Nominee Queerty
    • Badass

Dorian TV Awards

  • Alan Cumming
    2025 Nominee Wilde Wit Award
  • Alan Cumming
    2025 Nominee Galeca TV Icon Award
  • Alan Cumming
    2024 Winner Trailblazer Award

Astra Television Awards

  • Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald in The Good Fight (2017)
    2024 Nominee Astra TV Award
    • Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series
    • The Good Fight

UK Film Awards

  • V13 (2025)
    2024 Winner UK Film Award
    • Best Actor
    • V13

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