Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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The Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy is a Golden Globe Award presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role in a musical or comedy film. Previously, there was a single award for "Best Actor in a Motion Picture", but the creation of the category in 1951 allowed for recognition of it and the Best Actor – Drama.
Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | |
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Awarded for | Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical or Comedy |
Location | United States |
Presented by | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
First awarded | 1951 (for performance in films released during the 1950 film season) |
Currently held by | Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers (2023) |
Website | www.goldenglobes.com |
The formal title has varied since its inception. In 2006, it was officially called: "Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy". As of 2013[update], the wording is "Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy".