The 17th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards have officially been declared; let’s look at the winners.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are one of the major awards in Hollywood, presented since 1995 by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). These are an attempt to recognize outstanding performances by the members of the SAG.
This year too, the awards were celebrated on a grand scale, at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center on 30th January. The ceremony was telecast simultaneously on TNT and TBS. Most of the winners were more predictable, thought there were a few surprises.
Alec Baldwin took home the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series, while Colin Firth and Natalie Portman won the best actor and actress in a motion picture. Al Pachino and Betty White both won accolades for their performances in a television series. The following table will cover the complete list of winners.
| THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES |
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture The King’s Speech |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech” |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Natalie Portman – Black Swan |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Christian Bale, “The Fighter” |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Melissa Leo, “The Fighter” |
| PRIMETIME TELEVISION AWARDS |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Steve Buscemi, “Boardwalk Empire” |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife” |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock” |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Betty White, “Hot in Cleveland” |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series “Boardwalk Empire” |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series “Modern Family” |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Al Pacino, “You Don’t Know Jack” |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Claire Danes, “Temple Grandin” |
The Life Achievement Award recipient this year was none other than Ernest Borgnine. He is an American television and film actor, whose career spans over 6 decades. The night was adorned by the glitzy stars of Hollywood making a beeline for one of the most prestigious nights of all.
