Joaquin Phoenix won the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Actor in 2020 for Joker. Joaquin Phoenix won the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama in 2020 for Joker.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actor | Joker | 1 · 2 |
| 2020 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Joker | 1 · 2 |