American director Sidney Lumet originally planned to follow in the footsteps of his father, Yiddish Art Theatre actor Baruch Lumet. On-stage from the age of five, the younger Lumet studied at New York's Professional Children's School and acted in ... Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Director | Before the Devil Knows You're Dead | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Satellite Award | Best Director | Before the Devil Knows You're Dead | Nominated |
| 1988 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | Running on Empty | Nominated |
| 1982 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | The Verdict | Nominated |
| 1982 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | The Verdict | Nominated |
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