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… Read More
January 19, 2022
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.
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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… Read More
December 25, 2020
Performer of the Year (2019): Brad Pitt
This is Brad Pitt's year, and we're all just living in it. Read More
December 12, 2019
Performer of the Year (2018): Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson was everywhere this year and we couldn't be happier about it. Read More
December 7, 2018
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… Read More
December 22, 2017
Performer of the Year (2016): Isabelle Huppert
With two powerhouse performances and some serious Oscar buzz brewing, 2016 is officially the Year of Huppert. Read More
December 20, 2016
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… Read More
December 17, 2015
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… Read More
December 16, 2014
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… Read More
December 17, 2013