Death of a Salesman (1951) Awards

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Year Result Award Category
1951 Nominated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Actor
Fredric March
1951 Nominated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Black and White Cinematography
Franz Planer
1951 Nominated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Drama or Comedy Score
Alex North
1951 Nominated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actor
Kevin McCarthy
1951 Nominated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actress
Mildred Dunnock

British Academy of Film and Television Arts

Year Result Award Category
1952 Nominated British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Film - Any Source
Laslo Benedek

Directors Guild of America

Year Result Award Category
1951 Nominated Directors Guild of America Best Director
Laslo Benedek

Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Year Result Award Category
1951 Won Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Cinematography - Black and White
Franz Planer
1951 Won Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Director
Laslo Benedek
1951 Won Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Fredric March
1951 Won Hollywood Foreign Press Association New Star of the Year - Male
Kevin McCarthy

National Board of Review

Year Result Award Category
1951 Nominated National Board of Review Best Picture

Venice International Film Festival

Year Result Award Category
1952 Won Venice International Film Festival Volpi Cup for Best Actor
Fredric March