Sammy Cahn at home in Los Angeles, CA, 1959.

Awards

Sammy Cahn

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7 wins & 42 nominations

Academy Awards, USA

1976 Nominee Oscar
- Best Music, Original Song
- L'Infirmière de la compagnie casse-cou
For the song "Now That We're In Love"
Shared with: George Barrie
1974 Nominee Oscar
- Best Music, Original Song
- Une maîtresse dans les bras, une femme sur le dos
For the song "All That Love Went to Waste".
Shared with: George Barrie
1969 Nominee Oscar
- Best Music, Original Song
- Star!
For the song "Star!".
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1968 Nominee Oscar
- Best Music, Original Song
- Millie
For the song "Thoroughly Modern Millie".
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1965 Nominee Oscar
- Best Music, Original Song
- Les 7 Voleurs de Chicago
For the song "My Kind of Town"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen

Primetime Emmy Awards

1968 Nominee Primetime Emmy
- Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music (Other Than Composer)
- The Legend of Robin Hood
1956 Winner Primetime Emmy
- Best Musical Contribution
- Producers' Showcase
For the song "Love and Marriage". For episode "Our Town".
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1956 Nominee Primetime Emmy
- Best Musical Contribution
- Producers' Showcase
For the score. For episode "Our Town".
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen

Golden Globes, USA

1976 Nominee Golden Globe
- Best Original Song - Motion Picture
- Le tigre de papier
Song: "My Little Friend"
Shared with: Roy Budd
1976 Nominee Golden Globe
- Best Original Song - Motion Picture
- L'Infirmière de la compagnie casse-cou
Song: "Now That We're in Love"
Shared with: George Barrie
1974 Nominee Golden Globe
- Best Original Song - Motion Picture
- Une maîtresse dans les bras, une femme sur le dos
Song: "All That Love Went to Waste"
Shared with: George Barrie
1969 Nominee Golden Globe
- Best Original Song
- Star!
Song: "Star"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1968 Nominee Golden Globe
- Best Original Song
- Millie
Song: "Thoroughly Modern Millie"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen

Grammy Awards

1968 Nominee Grammy
- Best Score From an Original Cast Show Album
For "Walking Happy"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1967 Nominee Grammy
- Best Score From an Original Cast Show Album
For "Skyscraper"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1966 Nominee Grammy
- Song of the Year
For "September Of My Years"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1965 Nominee Grammy
- Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show
- Les 7 Voleurs de Chicago
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1964 Nominee Grammy
- Song of the Year
For "Call Me Irresponsible"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen

Laurel Awards

1965 Nominee Golden Laurel
- Best Song
- Les 7 Voleurs de Chicago
4th place. For the song "My Kind of Town".
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1965 Nominee Golden Laurel
- Best Song
- Rivalités
5th place. For the song "Where Love Has Gone".
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1964 Nominee Golden Laurel
- Top Song
- Papa's Delicate Condition
For the song "Call Me Irresponsible".
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1962 Nominee Golden Laurel
- Top Song
- Milliardaire pour un jour
For the song "Pocketful of Miracles"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen
1959 Nominee Golden Laurel
- Top Song
- Comme un torrent
For the song "To Love and Be Loved"
Shared with: Jimmy Van Heusen

Walk of Fame

1990 Winner Star on the Walk of Fame
- Recording
On 2 February 1990. At 6540 Hollywood Blvd.

Online Film & Television Association

2017 Winner OFTA Film Hall of Fame
- Behind the Scenes
Music. Award was given posthumously.

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