| Category | Recipient | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Best Director (Winner) |
The Exorcist (1973) |
Golden Globe |
| Best Director (Nomination) |
The Exorcist (1973) |
Directors Guild of America |
| Best Director (Nomination) |
The Exorcist (1973) |
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie |
| Best Picture (Nomination) |
The French Connection (1972) |
British Academy of Film and Television |
| Best Director (Winner) |
The French Connection (1971) |
Golden Globe |
| Best Director (Winner) |
The French Connection (1971) |
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie |
