Nicolas Cage won the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Actor in 1996 for Leaving Las Vegas. Nicolas Cage won the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama in 1996 for Leaving Las Vegas.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actor | Leaving Las Vegas | 1 · 2 |
| 1996 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Leaving Las Vegas | 1 · 2 |