The 30th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards is just days away. With the nominees announced recently, we’re excited to see which among this year’s nominees earn one of the most esteemed awards in the Hollywood film and television industry.
This year’s SAG Awards roster features an array of strong contenders. From Oppenheimer dominating 2023’s trending topics to the sequels and series finales that had many glued to their seats, these nominees touched the hearts of millions of viewers with their performances.
Here is a list of nominees for every category for the 30th SAG Awards. Whether you’re a fan of one of these actors or predicting a surprise win, there’s no denying the achievements these actors have built for themselves.
Nominees for the 30th SAG Awards
The nominees were announced on the SAG Awards and Netflix’s Instagram Live broadcast last January. You can watch the 30th SAG Awards live on Netflix on February 24, 2024. The Oppenheimer craze continues to dominate the film industry as Barbie and Oppenheimer are tied with four nominations each. On the television side, Succession is succeeding with the most nominations – a total of five nominations. Without further ado, here’s a list of the individual award categories and the nominees for each category.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Bradley Cooper | Leonard Bernstein | Maestro |
| Colman Domingo | Bayard Rustin | Rustin |
| Paul Giamatti | Paul Hunham | The Holdovers |
| Cillian Murphy | J. Robert Oppenheimer | Oppenheimer |
| Jeffrey Wright | Thelonious “Monk” Ellison | American Fiction |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Annette Bening | Diana Nyad | Nyad |
| Lily Gladstone | Mollie Burkhart | Killers of the Flower Moon |
| Carey Mulligan | Felicia Montealegre | Maestro |
| Margot Robbie | Barbie | Barbie |
| Emma Stone | Bella Baxter | Poor Things |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Sterling K. Brown | Clifford Ellison | American Fiction |
| Willem Dafoe | Dr. Godwin Baxter | Poor Things |
| Robert De Niro | William Hale | Killers of the Flower Moon |
| Robert Downey Jr. | Lewis Strauss | Oppenheimer |
| Ryan Gosling | Ken | Barbie |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Emily Blunt | Kitty Oppenheimer | Oppenheimer |
| Danielle Brooks | Sofia | The Color Purple |
| Penélope Cruz | Laura Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Jodie Foster | Bonnie Stoll | Nyad |
| Da’Vine Joy Randolph | Mary Lamb | The Holdovers |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Matt Bomer | Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller | Fellow Travelers (Showtime) |
| Jon Hamm | Roy Tillman | Fargo (FX) |
| David Oyelowo | Bass Reeves | Lawmen: Bass Reeves (Paramount+) |
| Tony Shalhoub | Adrian Monk | Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (Peacock) |
| Steven Yeun | Danny Cho | Beef (Netflix) |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
| Actor | Role | Film |
| UzoAduba | Edie Flowers | Painkiller (Netflix) |
| Kathryn Hahn | Clare Pierce | Tiny Beautiful Things (Hulu) |
| Brie Larson | Elizabeth Zott | Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+) |
| Bel Powley | Miep Gies | A Small Light (Nat Geo) |
| Ali Wong | Amy Lau | Beef (Netflix) |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Brian Cox | Logan Roy | Succession (HBO) |
| Billy Crudup | Cory Ellison | The Morning Show (Apple TV+) |
| Kieran Culkin | Roman Roy | Succession (HBO) |
| Matthew Macfadyen | Tom Wambsgans | Succession (HBO) |
| Pedro Pascal | Joel | The Last of Us (HBO) |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Jennifer Aniston | Alex Levy | The Morning Show (Apple TV+) |
| Elizabeth Debicki | Princess Diana | The Crown (Netflix) |
| Bella Ramsey | Ellie | The Last of Us (HBO) |
| Keri Russell | Kate Wyler | The Diplomat (Netflix) |
| Sarah Snook | Shiv Roy | Succession (HBO) |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Brett Goldstein | Roy Kent | Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) |
| Bill Hader | Barry Berkman | Barry (HBO) |
| Ebon Moss-Bachrach | Richard “Richie” Jerimovich | The Bear (FX / Hulu) |
| Jason Sudeikis | Ted Lasso | Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) |
| Jeremy Allen White | Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto | The Bear (FX / Hulu) |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
| Actor | Role | Film |
| Alex Borstein | Susie Myerson | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video) |
| Rachel Brosnahan | Miriam “Midge” Maisel | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video) |
| Quinta Brunson | Janine Teagues | Abbott Elementary (ABC) |
| Ayo Edebiri | Sydney Adamu | The Bear (FX / Hulu) |
| Hannah Waddingham | Rebecca Welton | Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) |
These actors’ critically acclaimed performances have made millions of audience members laugh, cry, and be transported into a world outside their own. However, they aren’t recognized for talent that came to them overnight. Their film and television industry achievements result from years of dedication and hard work to hone their craft.
I have been a member of the Screen Actors Guild since 1987 and can actually vote. I look forward to making my selections within the next week.
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