John Ford won the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Director 4 times (1936, 1941, 1942, 1953).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Director | The Quiet Man | 1 · 2 |
| 1942 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Director | How Green Was My Valley | 1 · 2 |
| 1941 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Director | The Grapes of Wrath | 1 · 2 |
| 1936 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Director | The Informer | 1 · 2 |