Screen Actors Guild Awards
The Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) are accolades given by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) to recognize outstanding performances in film and television. The awards have been one of the major awards events in the Hollywood film industry since their inception in 1995.
History[edit | edit source]
The Screen Actors Guild Awards were first presented in 1995 to honor the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 1994. The awards are considered a significant indicator of success at the Academy Awards.
Categories[edit | edit source]
The SAG Awards are presented in various categories, including:
Film[edit | edit source]
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Television[edit | edit source]
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Statuette[edit | edit source]
The award statuette, known as "The Actor," is a nude male figure holding both a comedy mask and a tragedy mask. It is made of solid bronze and stands 16 inches tall.
Ceremony[edit | edit source]
The SAG Awards ceremony is held annually and is broadcast live on TNT and TBS. The event is known for its relaxed and intimate atmosphere, where actors celebrate their peers' achievements.
Significance[edit | edit source]
The SAG Awards are unique in that they are voted on by members of the acting community. This peer recognition is highly valued in the industry. The awards are also seen as a precursor to the Academy Awards, with many SAG winners going on to win Oscars.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Screen Actors Guild
- Academy Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
- Primetime Emmy Awards
- Critics' Choice Movie Awards
- Independent Spirit Awards
See Also[edit | edit source]
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