Forest Whitaker won the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Actor in 2007 for The Last King of Scotland. Forest Whitaker won the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama in 2007 for The Last King of Scotland.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actor | The Last King of Scotland | 1 · 2 |
| 2007 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | The Last King of Scotland | 1 · 2 |