Best Actor

Answer 1: It is an award given to recognize the best male lead performance in a film for a given award year.

Answer 2: Voters vary from each award show but many are members of the acting community or film industry professionals.

Answer 3: Multiple actors have won more then once. Some have even earned it three or more times in their career.

Answer 4: There are records for both youngest and oldest actors to ever receive the Best Actor award throughout history.

Answer 5: Many well know actors have been nominated many times but never won or not even been considered for certain roles.

Answer 6: Winning can greatly increase an actor's salary offers. It also can bring more high profile role offers in future projects.

Answer 7: Yes. Many film festivals, smaller award shows, and critics groups all give out Best Actor awards.

Answer 8: Winning roles vary but often dramatic performances or biopics see high recognition from voters in the category.

Answer 9: While dramas are common any film genre can get recognition for Best Actor including comedies or action movies.

Answer 10: While acting is key many factors can effect wins from movie buzz, to campaign efforts, or even the mood of the voters for a given year.