The Results Are In For The 2026 Actor Awards: Winners Revealed & More
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
Revised: March 3, 2026
Discover which actors on Disney+ and Hulu took home The Actor® from the 32nd SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards
The 2026 Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, spotlight the film and TV performances that actors themselves rate most highly. Chosen by SAG-AFTRA members, the awards recognize lead and supporting performances, ensembles, and stunt teams. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Actor Awards, including this year’s Disney+ and Hulu* nominees and winners.
Disney+ & Hulu 2026 Actor Award Nominees
WINNER: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Michelle Williams - Dying for Sex
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown - Paradise
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Martin Short - Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
All About The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented By SAG-AFTRA
Who hosted the 2026 Actor Awards?
Kristen Bell hosted the 32nd Actor Awards ceremony.
When were the 2026 Actor Awards and what time did they start?
They aired on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.
Where were the 2026 Actor Awards held?
The 2026 awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles, California.
When were the 2026 Actor Awards nominations announced?
SAG-AFTRA announced the nominees on January 7, 2026.
Everything Else You Need To Know About The Actor Awards
Are the Actor Awards the same as the SAG Awards?
Yes, the Actor Awards were previously known as the SAG Awards from 1995 to 2025.
What does SAG-AFTRA stand for?
The acronym stands for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, a labor union representing around 170,000 media professionals.
What are the Actor Awards?
Annual honors presented by SAG-AFTRA that recognize outstanding performances in film and television, including individual acting and ensemble casts.
Who votes for the Actor Award winners?
Nominees are first picked by randomly selected SAG-AFTRA nominating panels, with winners voted for by eligible SAG-AFTRA members. The Life Achievement Award is selected by SAG-AFTRA’s National Honors and Tributes Committee.
How does someone become a member of SAG-AFTRA to be able to vote on the Actor Awards?
Any performer that has been employed under SAG-AFTRA, SAG, or AFTRA or is a member of an affiliated performer’s union is eligible for SAG-AFTRA membership. All active members as of December 2025 will be eligible to vote for the 2026 Actor Awards.
When did the Actor Awards start?
The awards began in 1995, with the inaugural ceremony held on February 25, 1995.
How many Actor Award categories are there?
There are currently 15 competitive categories: five for film, eight for television, and two for stunt ensembles, plus the non-competitive SAG Life Achievement Award.
Who has won the most Actor Awards?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus holds the record for the most Actor Awards, with nine wins and 21 nominations.
When are the Actor Awards?
The 2026 ceremony was held on March 1, 2026.
Find out all the details from this year’s awards season, including all the nominations and winners, on our Awards Spotlight page.
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