Spielberg would become one of the youngest television directors for Universal in the late 1960s. Along with his three Oscar wins (Schindler's List not only Best Director but also Best Picture and Saving Private Ryan won Best Director), he has received many other honors. He received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial. Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1986. In 2004, Spielberg received the Directors Guild of America Lifetime Achievement Award and the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his work. The following year, he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
The following list is a part of his best films and awards:
| Year | Nominations | Films |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Nominee BAFTA Film Award |
Best Direction Jaws (1975) |
| 1983 | Nominee Oscar |
Best film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Best Direction E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) |
| 1994 | Winner BAFTA Film Award Winner Oscar Winner Oscar |
Best film Schindler's List (1993) Best Film Schindler's List (1993) Best Director Schindler's List (1993) |
| 1999 | Nominee BAFTA Film Award Winner Oscar Nominee David Lean Award for Direction |
Best Film Saving Private Ryan (1998) Best Director Saving Private Ryan (1998) Saving Private Ryan (1998) |