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Angela Lansbury Kicks Off Iconic Actor Awards
1 Mar
Summary
- The first Actor Awards ceremony was held in 1995.
- Angela Lansbury delivered the opening remarks at the event.
- The ceremony honors the art and craft of acting by actors.
The Actor Awards, originally called the Screen Actors Guild Awards, commenced on March 8, 1995. Angela Lansbury delivered the opening address at Universal Studios' Stage 12, establishing a tradition for the ceremony.
Her speech highlighted the dedication to the art and craft of acting, emphasizing that the event was for and by actors. This theme was further reinforced by subsequent presenters like John Lithgow and Ian McKellen.
These esteemed actors continued the tradition for seven years, each concluding their opening remarks with the declaration, "I am an actor," underscoring the event's unique focus.
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