Performer of the Year
Every year as part of our annual Rewind series in December we hand out four superlative awards, choosing a single Movie, Filmmaker, Performer, and Scene of the Year. In this archive, you will find our selections for Performer of the Year starting in 2014.
Explore the Performer of the Year archives
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Performer of the Year: Michael Greyeyes
2021 was a great year for performances but only one can be named Performer of the Year. Shea Vassar explores why this rite can only be awarded to Michael Greyeyes.
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Performer of the Year (2020): Chadwick Boseman
His last two performances, in ‘Da 5 Bloods’ and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ suggest he was embarking on a remarkable new phase of his career we will tragically never get to see.
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Performer of the Year (2019): Brad Pitt
This is Brad Pitt’s year, and we’re all just living in it.
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Performer of the Year (2018): Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson was everywhere this year and we couldn’t be happier about it.
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Performer of the Year (2017): Michael Stuhlbarg
From fatherly advice about romance to saving fish men for love, Michael Stuhlbarg had a fantastic 2017. Which is why he’s our Performer of the Year.
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Performer of the Year (2016): Isabelle Huppert
With two powerhouse performances and some serious Oscar buzz brewing, 2016 is officially the Year of Huppert.
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Performer of the Year (2015): Alicia Vikander
Every year, Film School Rejects names a Performer of the Year. For 2015, that honor goes to Alicia Vikander. Here’s why.
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Performer of the Year (2014): Scarlett Johansson
Every year, Film School Rejects names a Performer of the Year. For 2014, that honor goes to Scarlett Johansson. Here’s why.
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Performer of the Year (2013): Tom Hanks
Every year, Film School Rejects names a Performer of the Year. For 2013, that honor goes to Tom Hanks. Here’s why.