Actor Award Winners Announced for 2026

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The 2026 Actor Awards, hosted by Kristen Bell, honored the best English-language film and television performances of the year. Notable winners included Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, and the ensemble casts of Severance and Abbott Elementary. However, actors from acclaimed foreign-language films like Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent were snubbed, as the awards only recognize English-speaking roles. The ceremony provided a last look at top contenders before the Oscars air on March 15.

Why it matters

The Actor Awards are a key stop on the awards season circuit, offering a preview of potential Oscar winners in the acting categories. While the ceremony does not include foreign-language performances, it highlights the top English-speaking talent that voters will be considering for the Academy Awards.

The details

At the 2026 Actor Awards ceremony, the top film honors went to Frankenstein for Outstanding Performance by a Cast, Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme in the Lead Actor category, and Jessie Buckley for Hamnet in the Lead Actress category. In supporting roles, Miles Canton was recognized for Sinners, and Odessa A'Zion was awarded for Marty Supreme. On the TV side, the ensemble casts of Severance and Abbott Elementary were honored, while Sterling K. Brown, Britt Lower, Ike Barinholtz, and Kathryn Hahn took home the individual acting awards.

• The 2026 Actor Awards ceremony took place on March 2, 2026.
• The Oscars are scheduled to air on March 15, 2026.

What’s next

The Oscars, which will feature both English-language and foreign-language performances, are scheduled to air on March 15, 2026, providing the final major awards show of the season.