Maximilian Schell won the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Actor in 1962 for Judgment at Nuremberg. Maximilian Schell won the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama in 1962 for Judgment at Nuremberg.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actor | Judgment at Nuremberg | 1 · 2 |
| 1962 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Judgment at Nuremberg | 1 · 2 |