James Spader won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series three times (2004, 2005, 2007).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Boston Legal | 1 · 2 |
| 2005 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Boston Legal | 1 · 2 |
| 2004 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Practice | 1 · 2 |