The 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards aired Sunday January 30th. Nominations were announced December 16, 2010.
The most interesting thing that sets this award show apart from the others is that actors are the ones who determine the winners. Based on the speeches given by the winners, being chosen by fellow actors is the highest honor one can receive. Check back with Knightnews.com for coverage on the Oscars, airing Sunday February 27, 2011. Below are the night’s winners.
Television
Ensemble, Comedy Series: Modern Family
Ensemble, Drama Series: Boardwalk Empire
Male Actor, Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Female Actor, Comedy Series: Betty White, Hot in Cleveland
Male Actor, Drama Series: Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Female Actor, Drama Series: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Female Actor, Television Movie or Miniseries: Claire Danes, Temple Grandin
Male Actor, Television Movie or Miniseries: Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack
Stunt Ensemble, Television Series: True Blood
Motion Pictures
Ensemble: The King’s Speech
Male Actor, Leading: Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
Female Actor, Leading: Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Male Actor, Supporting: Christian Bale, The Fighter
Female Actor, Supporting: Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Stunt Ensemble, Motion Picture: Inception
Life Achievement Award: Ernest Borgnine
