Breakthrough Performance Award

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The Saturn Award for Best Breakthrough Performance is presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, in conjunction with their annual award-ceremony.

Recipients

Below is a list of recipients and the year their award was presented:

References

^ "Saturn Awards: Noah Wyle and Grant Gustin among special honorees". Los Angeles Times. April 29, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
^ McClendon, Lamarco (May 11, 2016). "'Better Call Saul', Melissa Benoist, Nichelle Nichols To Be Honored at Saturn Awards". Variety. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
^ Staley, Brandon (June 29, 2017). "Supergirl, Luke Cage, Doctor Strange Win at Annual Saturn Awards". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
^ Dick, Jeremy (October 21, 2022). "Prey Star Amber Midthunder Honored with Saturn Award for Breakthrough Performance". MovieWeb.

External links

Official Saturn Awards website

v t e Saturn Awards
Film	Best Action / Adventure Film Release Best Actor in a Film Best Actress in a Film Best Animated Film Release Best Comic-to-Motion Picture Release Best Fantasy Film Release Best Film Costume Design Best Film Director Best Film Editing Best Film Make-up Best Film Music Best Film Production Design Best Film Special / Visual Effects Best Film Writing Best Horror Film Release Best Independent Film Release Best International Film Release Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film Best Science Fiction Film Release Best Supporting Actor in a Film Best Supporting Actress in a Film Best Thriller Film Release
Television	Best Action / Thriller Television Series Best Actor on Television Best Actress on Television Best Adventure Television Series Best Animated Series on Television Best Fantasy Television Series Best Genre Comedy Television Series Best Guest Starring Performance in a Network or Cable Television Series Best Horror Television Series Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series Best Science Fiction Television Series Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series Best Supporting Actor on Television Best Supporting Actress on Television Best Television Presentation (under 10 Episodes)
Home Entertainment	Best 4K Film Release Best DVD / BD Classic Film Release Best DVD / BD Collection Best DVD / BD Television Movie or Series Release
Special awards	Artist Showcase Award Breakthrough Performance Award Dan Curtis Legacy Award Filmmaker's Showcase Award The George Pal Memorial Award Legion M Breakout Director Award The Life Career Award The President's Memorial Award Producer's Showcase Award Special Recognition Award Stan Lee World Builder Award Visionary Award
Streaming awards (all retired)	Best Actor in Streaming Television Series (2018, 2022) Best Actress in Streaming Television Series (2018, 2022) Best Film Presentation in Streaming Media Best New Media Television Series (2015–2017) Best Guest Starring Performance in a Streaming Television Series (2022) Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Streaming Television Series (2022) Best Streaming Horror/Thriller Series (2018, 2022) Best Streaming Science Fiction, Action & Fantasy Series (2018/19) Best Streaming Superhero Series (2017–2018/19) Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Television Series (2022) Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Television Series (2022)
Other retired awards	Best DVD or Blu-ray Release (2001–2018/19) Best DVD or Blu-ray Special Edition Release (2001–2018/19) Best Home Video Release (1991–2000) Best International Series (2007) Best Low-Budget Film (1980–1982) Best Network Television Series (1988–2014) Best Guest Starring Role on Television (2008-2021) Best Retro Television Series on DVD (2004–2008) Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series (1996–2014) Best Youth-Oriented Television Series (2011–2014)
Ceremonies	1972 1973 1974/75 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989/90 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018/19 2019/20 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Note: The years are listed as per convention, usually the year of film release; the ceremonies are usually held the next year.