SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS; A NIGHT FOR `LOVE'; PALTROW, BENIGNI HONORED.Byline: Marla Matzer Daily News Staff Writer Life was beautiful for actors Roberto Benigni and Gwyneth Paltrow on Sunday evening at the fifth annual Screen Actors Guild Awards The Screen Actors Guild Awards are an annual award given by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) to recognize outstanding performances by members. SAG Awards have been one of the major awards events in Hollywood since 1995. . The two took home ``actor'' statuettes for their work in ``Life is Beautiful'' and ``Shakespeare in Love,'' respectively, in what has become a closely watched indicator of Academy Award prospects. Benigni, who created the Holocaust-era tragicomedy tragicomedy Literary genre consisting of dramas that combine elements of tragedy and comedy. Plautus coined the Latin word tragicocomoedia to denote a play in which gods and mortals, masters and slaves reverse the roles traditionally assigned to them. , hoisted presenter Helen Hunt Helen Elizabeth Hunt (born June 15, 1963) is an Emmy-, Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning American actress, perhaps most widely known for her role in the television sitcom Mad About You. in the air and spun her around, then told the crowd that ``every organ of my body is moving in a bad way.'' Paltrow was more subdued, dedicating the award to her mother, actress Blythe Danner Blythe Katherine Danner, born February 3, 1943 in Philadelphia, United States, is an Emmy and Tony Award winning American actress. She is also the mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow. , calling her ``the most brilliant, beautiful profound actress I know.'' While Paltrow's award should have been a surprise to no one, Benigni's win came amid higher-profile actors in higher-profile films including Tom Hanks Noun 1. Tom Hanks - United States film actor (born in 1956) Hanks, Thomas J. Hanks (``Saving Private Ryan''), Joseph Fiennes (``Shakespeare in Love'') and Nick Nolte Nicholas King Nolte (born February 8, 1941) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor, model, and producer. Biography Early life Nolte was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Helen (née King), a department store buyer, and Franklin Nolte, a farmer's son who (``Affliction''). Both Screen Actors Guild Award best actor winners from last year - Jack Nicholson John Joseph Nicholson (born April 22 1937), known as Jack Nicholson, is a three time Academy Award winning American actor internationally renowned for his often dark-themed portrayals of neurotic characters. and Helen Hunt - went on to win Oscars. The show was held at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium The Shrine Auditorium is a landmark large-event venue in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is also the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple, a division of the Shriners. , and was broadcast live on the TNT TNT: see trinitrotoluene. TNT in full trinitrotoluene Pale yellow, solid organic compound made by adding nitrate (−NO2) groups to toluene. Network. In categories not covered not covered Health care adjective Referring to a procedure, test or other health service to which a policy holder or insurance beneficiary is not entitled under the terms of the policy or payment system–eg, Medicare. Cf Covered. by the granddaddy of awards shows, the Oscars, ``ER'' won for outstanding ensemble in a TV drama series, and ``Shakespeare in Love'' won the award for best film ensemble cast. ``Saving Private Ryan,'' a favorite for Academy Awards accolades, was shut out Sunday night, although Steven Spielberg received the Directors Guild of America's highest award the night before. Other awards went to a combination of veterans - such as Robert Duvall for his supporting role in the film ``A Civil Action.'' - and relative newcomers, such as Angelina Jolie for her star turn as a troubled model in the HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy TV movie ``Gia.'' The Screen Actors Guild is a relative latecomer late·com·er n. 1. One that arrives late: waited for the latecomers to be seated. 2. A recent arrival, participant, or convert: to the awards show business, but organizers have made up for lost time by attracting top talent to their show. The program is unique in honoring actors from both film and television with awards voted on by their peers: other actors. There is a significant overlap between the actors union members who vote on the SAG Awards and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Even veteran actor Kirk Douglas, who was presented with a life achievement award by Karl Malden, Lauren Bacall, Janet Leigh and Dan Akroyd, said he was honored to ``have an award from my fellow actors.'' Douglas, 82, was feted with numerous clips from his films, and a standing ovation from the audience. ``Shakespeare'' was a clear favorite, garnering both top female actor and cast awards. The film is nominated for more Academy Awards this year than any other film. Also receiving more than one award was TV drama ``ER,'' for its cast and for female star Julianna Margulies. ``ER'' won the ensemble award for the fourth time in five years and Margulies won her second trophy. Kathy Bates Bates , Katherine Lee 1859-1929. American educator and writer best known for her poem "America the Beautiful," written in 1893 and revised in 1904 and 1911. , who took home the supporting female actor award for her role in the film ``Primary Colors,'' admitted she'd be happy if it portended bigger things at the Oscars ceremony later this month. ``I would love to win another Academy Award, especially for this part,'' she told the press backstage. Several presenters and award winners commented sadly on the death of legendary director Stanley Kubrick, who passed away in London early Sunday. ``I envy a friend of mine who got to work for him recently. It's a sad time for the industry,'' Bates said. Benigni described the director of such films as ``2001: A Space Odyssey'' and ``A Clockwork Orange'' as ``a genius,'' likening lik·en tr.v. lik·ened, lik·en·ing, lik·ens To see, mention, or show as similar; compare. [Middle English liknen, from like, similar; see like2 him to Italy's Federico Fellini and Japan's Akira Kurosawa. Other TV honors went to Sam Waterston for his role in ``Law & Order''; to Michael J. Fox for ``Spin City''; to comedienne Tracey Ullman for ``Tracey Takes On''; to Christopher Reeve for ``Rear Window'' and to the cast of ``Ally McBeal'' for comedy ensemble work. In all, it seemed a night of camaraderie for the actors present. Accepting her award, Bates said giddily, ``I'm so excited. I get to sit at the same table as Meryl Streep.'' Streep, nominated for her role in ``One True Thing,'' reared her head with laughter. THE WINNERS Winners at the fifth annual Screen Actors Guild awards Sunday: MOTION PICTURES Actor: Roberto Benigni (``Life is Beautiful'') Actress: Gwyneth Paltrow (``Shakespeare in Love'') Supporting actor: Robert Duvall (``A Civil Action'') Supporting actress: Kathy Bates (``Primary Colors'') Cast performance: ``Shakespeare in Love'' TELEVISION Actor in a TV movie or miniseries: Christopher Reeve (``Rear Window'') Actress in a TV movie or miniseries: Angelina Jolie (``Gia'') Actor in a drama: Sam Waterston (``Law & Order'') Actress in a drama: Julianna Margulies (``ER'') Actor in a comedy: Michael J. Fox (``Spin City'') Actress in a comedy: Tracey Ullman (``Tracy Takes On'') Ensemble in a drama series: ``ER'' Ensemble in a comedy: ``Ally McBeal'' Lifetime achievement award: Kirk Douglas. - Associated Press The Associated Press contributed to this report. awards. CAPTION(S): 4 photos, box PHOTO (1 -- color) ``Shakespeare in Love's'' Rupert Everett, left, Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck hold their award for ensemble cast. (2 -- color) Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas holds up his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild backstage Sunday night. (3 -- color) Gwyneth Paltrow and Roberto Benigni cavort ca·vort intr.v. ca·vort·ed, ca·vort·ing, ca·vorts 1. To bound or prance about in a sprightly manner; caper. 2. backstage with leading movie role awards. Tina Gerson/Daily News (4 -- color) Julianna Margulies of ''ER'' holds her two awards. Box: The winners (see text) |
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