The film received four Emmy Award nominations ; Penny Fuller won the award for ' Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special ' . At the 40th Golden Globe Awards , Philip Anglim was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film . Jack Hofsiss was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for ' Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials '
40th Golden Globe Awards
40th Golden Globe Awards
The Elephant Man (1982 film)