Buck Henry's meek and mild, ordinary guy demeanor belies a razor-sharp dry, wry wit that he aptly applies to his screenplays, the roles he portrays, and the projects he directs. Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | Heaven Can Wait | Nominated |
| 1978 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Heaven Can Wait | Nominated |
| 1968 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Screenplay | The Graduate | Won |
| 1967 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Graduate | Nominated |
| 1967 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Screenplay | The Graduate | Nominated |
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