As of 2014, has appeared in eight films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Du silence et des ombres... (1962), M*A*S*H (1970), Le Parrain (1972), Le Parrain, 2ᵉ partie (1974), Conversation secrète (1974), Network - Main basse sur la TV (1976), Apocalypse Now (1979) and Tendre bonheur (1983). Of those, Le Parrain (1972) and Le Parrain, 2ᵉ partie (1974) are winners in the category. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, and won Best Actor for Tender Mercies.
