| Year | Category | Movie | Win/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Best Director | It's a Wonderful Life (1946) | Nominated |
| 1939 | Best Director | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) | Nominated |
| 1938 | Best Director | You Can't Take It With You (1938) | Win |
| 1936 | Best Director | Mr. Deeds Goes To Town (1936) | Win |
| 1934 | Best Director | It Happened One Night (1934) | Win |
| 1932-33 | Best Director | Lady for a Day (1933) | Nominated |
| Year | Category | Movie | Win/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Best Director | Pocketful of Miracles (1961) | Nominated |
| 1959 | Best Director | Hole in the Head (1959) | Nominated |
| Year | Category | Movie | Win/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Best Director | It's a Wonderful Life (1946) | Win |