It had originally been the hope of Walter Brennan (and his family) that he would follow in the footsteps of his father, an engineer; but while still a student, he was bitten by the acting bug and was already at a crossroads when he graduated in 1915. Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Sergeant York | Nominated |
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | The Westerner | Won |
| 1938 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Kentucky | Won |
| 1936 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Come and Get It | Won |
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