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David Mamet at an event for When Do We Eat? (2005)

Awards

David Mamet

13 wins & 37 nominations

Academy Awards, USA

  • Wag the Dog (1997)
    1998 Nominee Oscar
    • Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
    • Wag the Dog
    Shared with: Hilary Henkin
  • Paul Newman in The Verdict (1982)
    1983 Nominee Oscar
    • Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
    • The Verdict

Ajijic International Film Festival

  • Jeremy Northam, Matthew Pidgeon, and Rebecca Pidgeon in The Winslow Boy (1999)
    1999 Winner Los Charales Award
    • Best Studio Feature Film
    • The Winslow Boy

BAFTA Awards

  • Wag the Dog (1997)
    1999 Nominee BAFTA Film Award
    • Best Screenplay - Adapted
    • Wag the Dog
    Shared with: Hilary Henkin

Cannes Film Festival

  • Jeremy Northam, Matthew Pidgeon, and Rebecca Pidgeon in The Winslow Boy (1999)
    1999 Nominee Un Certain Regard Award
    • The Winslow Boy
  • Joe Mantegna in Homicide (1991)
    1991 Nominee Palme d'Or
    • Homicide

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

  • State and Main (2000)
    2001 Nominee CFCA Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • State and Main
  • Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
    1993 Nominee CFCA Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • Glengarry Glen Ross

David di Donatello Awards

  • Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna in House of Games (1987)
    1988 Nominee David
    • Best Foreign Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura Straniera)
    • House of Games

Directors Guild of America, USA

  • Al Pacino and Helen Mirren in Phil Spector (2013)
    2014 Nominee DGA Award
    • Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series
    • Phil Spector

Edgar Allan Poe Awards

  • Campbell Scott in The Spanish Prisoner (1997)
    1999 Nominee Edgar
    • Best Motion Picture
    • The Spanish Prisoner
  • Don Ameche and Joe Mantegna in Things Change (1988)
    1989 Nominee Edgar
    • Best Motion Picture
    • Things Change
    Shared with: Shel Silverstein

Primetime Emmy Awards

  • Al Pacino and Helen Mirren in Phil Spector (2013)
    2013 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
    • Phil Spector
  • Al Pacino and Helen Mirren in Phil Spector (2013)
    2013 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Miniseries or Movie
    • Phil Spector
    Shared with: Barry Levinson · Michael Hausman
  • Al Pacino and Helen Mirren in Phil Spector (2013)
    2013 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
    • Phil Spector

Florida Film Critics Circle Awards

  • State and Main (2000)
    2001 Winner FFCC Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • State and Main

Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival

  • State and Main (2000)
    2000 Winner Jury Award
    • Best Film
    • State and Main

Golden Globes, USA

  • Wag the Dog (1997)
    1998 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
    • Wag the Dog
    Shared with: Hilary Henkin
  • Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna in House of Games (1987)
    1988 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
    • House of Games
  • Paul Newman in The Verdict (1982)
    1983 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
    • The Verdict

Satellite Awards

  • State and Main (2000)
    2001 Nominee Golden Satellite Award
    • Best Screenplay, Original
    • State and Main

Film Independent Spirit Awards

  • Campbell Scott in The Spanish Prisoner (1997)
    1999 Nominee Independent Spirit Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • The Spanish Prisoner

London Critics Circle Film Awards

  • Joe Mantegna in Homicide (1991)
    1992 Winner ALFS Award
    • Screenwriter of the Year
    • Homicide
  • Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna in House of Games (1987)
    1989 Winner ALFS Award
    • Screenwriter of the Year
    • House of Games

Online Film Critics Society Awards

  • State and Main (2000)
    2001 Nominee OFCS Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • State and Main

Retirement Research Foundation, USA

  • Great Performances (1971)
    1994 Winner Wise Owl Award - Honorable Mention
    • Television and Theatrical Film Fiction
    • Great Performances
    For episode "A Life in the Theater".
    Shared with: Thomas A. Bliss · Patricia Wolff · Marc Abraham

ShoWest Convention, USA

  • David Mamet at an event for When Do We Eat? (2005)
    2008 Winner ShoWest Award
    • Excellence in Filmmaking

Venice Film Festival

  • Don Ameche and Joe Mantegna in Things Change (1988)
    1988 Nominee Golden Lion
    • Things Change
  • Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna in House of Games (1987)
    1987 Winner Golden Osella
    • Best Screenplay
    • House of Games
  • Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna in House of Games (1987)
    1987 Winner Pasinetti Award
    • Best Film
    • House of Games
  • Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna in House of Games (1987)
    1987 Winner Cinecritica Award
    • House of Games
    Tied with Drachenfutter (1987).
  • Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna in House of Games (1987)
    1987 Winner Golden Ciak
    • Best Film
    • House of Games

Writers Guild of America, USA

  • David Mamet at an event for When Do We Eat? (2005)
    2005 Winner Laurel Award for Screen Writing Achievement
  • Wag the Dog (1997)
    1998 Nominee WGA Award (Screen)
    • Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
    • Wag the Dog
    Shared with: Hilary Henkin
  • Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
    1993 Nominee WGA Award (Screen)
    • Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
    • Glengarry Glen Ross
  • Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, Andy Garcia, and Charles Martin Smith in The Untouchables (1987)
    1988 Nominee WGA Award (Screen)
    • Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
    • The Untouchables
  • Paul Newman in The Verdict (1982)
    1983 Nominee WGA Award (Screen)
    • Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium
    • The Verdict

Chlotrudis Awards

  • State and Main (2000)
    2001 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • State and Main
  • Jeremy Northam, Matthew Pidgeon, and Rebecca Pidgeon in The Winslow Boy (1999)
    2000 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Director
    • The Winslow Boy
  • Campbell Scott in The Spanish Prisoner (1997)
    1999 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • The Spanish Prisoner

Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

  • Anthony Hopkins in Hannibal (2001)
    2002 Nominee Chainsaw Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • Hannibal
    Shared with: Steven Zaillian

Online Film & Television Association

  • Al Pacino and Helen Mirren in Phil Spector (2013)
    2013 Nominee OFTA Television Award
    • Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries
    • Phil Spector
  • Al Pacino and Helen Mirren in Phil Spector (2013)
    2013 Nominee OFTA Television Award
    • Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries
    • Phil Spector
  • Wag the Dog (1997)
    1998 Nominee OFTA Film Award
    • Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
    • Wag the Dog
    Shared with: Hilary Henkin

Heartland Film

  • Jeremy Northam, Matthew Pidgeon, and Rebecca Pidgeon in The Winslow Boy (1999)
    1999 Winner Truly Moving Picture Award
    • The Winslow Boy

Awards Circuit Community Awards

  • Wag the Dog (1997)
    1997 Nominee ACCA
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Wag the Dog
    Shared with: Hilary Henkin
  • Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
    1992 Nominee ACCA
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Glengarry Glen Ross

20/20 Awards

  • Wag the Dog (1997)
    2018 Nominee Felix
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Wag the Dog
    Shared with: Hilary Henkin
  • Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
    2013 Nominee Felix
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Glengarry Glen Ross

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