The Absent-Minded Professor Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Black and White Cinematography Edward Colman |
| 1961 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Special Effects Eustace Lycett Robert Mattey |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America |
Best Director Robert Stevenson |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Fred MacMurray |
