SAG Awards 2015: Drama Goes to Viola Davis, Kevin Spacey, Downton Abbey

Every year the Screen Actors Guild nominates and recognizes the best in their field. It's all acting and we have the entire list of winners from our field – television.

If one thing is clear, it seems with the exception of Viola Davis, the best opportunities for excellence these days are found off of traditional network television. Let's run down the winners!

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

• Downton Abbey

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

• Orange is the New Black

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

• Kevin Spacey – House of Cards

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

• Viola Davis – How to Get Away with Murder

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

• William H. Macy – Shameless

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

• Uzo Abuda – Orange is the New Black

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

• Mark Ruffalo – The Normal Heart

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

• Frances McDormand – Olive Kittridge

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