Country United States | First awarded January 30, 1982 | |
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Awarded for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Miniseries or Television Film Presented by Hollywood Foreign Press Association Currently held by Tom Hiddleston
The Night Manager (2016) Most awards Robert Duvall (2)
James Garner (2)
Al Pacino (2) | ||
The Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film is an award presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role on a miniseries or motion picture made for television for the calendar year. The award was first presented at the 39th Golden Globe Awards on January 30, 1982 to Mickey Rooney for his role on Bill. Performances by actor in a miniseries or television film were originally awarded in the Best Actor – Television Series Drama category before the creation of this category.
Since its inception, the award has been given to 33 actors. Oscar Isaac is the current recipient of the award for his portrayal of Nick Wasicsko on Show Me a Hero. Robert Duvall, James Garner, and Al Pacino have won the most awards in this category with two each. James Woods has been nominated for the award on seven occasions, the most within the category.
Winners and nominees
Listed below are the winners of the award for each year, as well as the other nominees.