Gary Busey Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Actor The Buddy Holly Story |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy The Buddy Holly Story |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
New Generation Award The Buddy Holly Story |
National Society of Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Won | National Society of Film Critics |
Best Actor The Buddy Holly Story |