Subject of the song "Tom Courtenay" by Yo La Tengo. Awarded a Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in Her annual New Year honors (2001). He was awarded the 1994 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre) for Best Actor for his performance in Moscow Stations. He was awarded the 1994 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor for his performance in Moscow Stations. An Associate Member of RADA. Graduated from RADA. Was nominated for two Tony Awards as Best Actor (Play): in 1977 for "Otherwise Engaged," and in 1982 for "The Dresser," a part recreated in his Oscar-nominated performance in the film of the same name, The Dresser (1983).
