2022 SAG-AFTRA Special Digital Issue by SAG-AFTRA

DIGITAL SPECIAL ISSUE 2022

Your Ultimate SAG Awards Guide

HELEN MIR R EN

Life Achievement Award Recipient

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Presenting Your Nominees!

Cast Your Ballot

A Standout Night

Bringing the Action

Fashion at Home

Cynthia Erivo

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Longtime SAG Awards ® photographer Amy Tierney shares her favorite awards moments, including capturing the radiant Cynthia Erivo’s first silver carpet appearance in 2020. See more on page 47.

ON THE COVER SAG Life Achievement Award honoree Helen Mirren, photographed for SAG-AFTRA by Maarten de Boer/Shutterstock.

I Am an Actor

Putting It Together

The Actor®, Emerged

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Close-up and Personal

Giving Back

With Sponsors’ Help

Dame Helen Mirren Takes the Crown

Honoring Legends

Lady Gaga

In a rare moment captured by veteran entertainment photographer Amy Tierney, Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga, “sneaks” her way on to the 2019 pre-show silver carpet. See more on page 47.

Remembering Our Fallen Stars

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IT FEELS LIKE THE LAST AWARDS SHOW was just yesterday, but SAG-AFTRA members have chosen their nominees for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®. On Jan. 12, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher was joined by actors Rosario Dawson (Dopesick) and Vanessa Hudgens (tick, tick…BOOM!) to announce this year’s nominees on Instagram. Awards Committee members Jason George and Elizabeth McLaughlin also revealed nominations in the film and television stunt ensemble categories. Use the scorecard to make your predictions before the big night, and be Drescher George McLaughlin ready on Feb. 27.

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Javier Bardem / Being the Ricardos Benedict Cumberbatch / The Power of the Dog Andrew Garfield / tick, tick…BOOM! Will Smith / King Richard Denzel Washington / The Tragedy of Macbeth

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Jessica Chastain / The Eyes of Tammy Faye Olivia Colman / The Lost Daughter Lady Gaga / House of Gucci Jennifer Hudson / Respect Nicole Kidman / Being the Ricardos

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Ben Affleck / The Tender Bar Bradley Cooper / Licorice Pizza Troy Kotsur / CODA Jared Leto / House of Gucci Kodi Smit-McPhee / The Power of the Dog

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Caitríona Balfe / Belfast Cate Blanchett / Nightmare Alley Ariana DeBose / West Side Story Kirsten Dunst / The Power of the Dog Ruth Negga / Passing

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Belfast CODA Don’t Look Up House of Gucci King Richard

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Tune in Sunday feb. 27, 2022 5p / 8E Encore at 7:45 p.m. PT / 10:45 p.m. ET on TNT

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Murray Barlett / The White Lotus Oscar Isaac / Scenes from a Marriage Michael Keaton / Dopesick Ewan McGregor / Halston Evan Peters / Mare of Easttown

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Jennifer Coolidge / The White Lotus Cynthia Erivo / Genius: Aretha Margaret Qualley / Maid Jean Smart / Mare of Easttown Kate Winslet / Mare of Easttown

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The Handmaid’s Tale The Morning Show Squid Game Succession Yellowstone

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The Great Hacks The Kominsky Method Only Murders in the Building Ted Lasso

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Brian Cox / Succession Billy Crudup / The Morning Show Kieran Culkin / Succession Lee Jung-Jae / Squid Game Jeremy Strong / Succession

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Jennifer Aniston / The Morning Show Jung Ho-Yeon / Squid Game Elisabeth Moss / The Handmaid’s Tale Sarah Snook / Succession Reese Witherspoon / The Morning Show

Black Widow Dune The Matrix Resurrections No Time to Die Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

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Cobra Kai The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Loki Mare of Easttown Squid Game

WHERE TO WATCH

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Michael Douglas / The Kominsky Method Brett Goldstein / Ted Lasso Steve Martin / Only Murders in the Building Martin Short / Only Murders in the Building Jason Sudeikis / Ted Lasso

The moment of truth arrives Feb. 27, when millions will tune in to TNT, TBS to find out who will be taking home The Actor®.

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Elle Fanning / The Great Sandra Oh / The Chair Jean Smart / Hacks Juno Temple / Ted Lasso Hannah Waddingham / Ted Lasso

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Nominated by Members, Chosen by Members Eligible SAG-AFTRA members, take part: complete and submit your ballot for our 28th ceremony. IT ALL BEGAN ON AUG. 30 with action performances by film and television submissions opening to members. From stunt ensembles. there, 5,000 randomly chosen active members FINAL VOTING on this year’s Film and Television Voting for this year’s nominees Nominating committees opened on Jan. 19 to all active reviewed numerous QUESTIONS? and eligible SAG-AFTRA performances submitted for For questions about the members who paid their consideration and voted voting process, how to access November 2021 dues on the nominees. digital screeners, receiving DVDs or by Friday, Dec. 1o. You The nominations for other inquiries related to viewing the must be an eligible voter the 28th Annual Screen nominated performances and casting your vote for the Screen Actors Guild to receive the voting Actors Guild Awards® Awards, simply email were then announced on instructions postcard and awardsinfo@sagawards.org Jan. 12 exclusively on SAG For Your Consideration or call (323) 549-6598. Awards’ Instagram Live by offers from the studios presenters Rosario Dawson and networks. For voting and Vanessa Hudgens, with an information, visit sagawards.org/ introduction by SAG-AFTRA President Fran voting and add domains sagaftra.org and Drescher. SAG Awards Committee members sagawards.org to your approved senders’ list. Jason George and Elizabeth McLaughlin Be sure SAG Awards correspondences are not announced the nominees for outstanding being sent to your spam folder. 13

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KEY VOTING DATES

FRIDAY, FEB. 11 This is the last day to request paper final ballots in lieu of online voting. If you want a paper final ballot, call (800) 961-8287. Have your SAG-AFTRA member ID ready when calling.

FRIDAY, FEB. 25, NOON PT This is the voting deadline. Your votes for the year’s outstanding performances must be received by the elections firm by noon PT, no matter whether you vote online or by paper ballot.

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All FYC screeners and the Awards broadcast feature audio description for members who are blind or have low vision.

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SUNDAY, FEB. 27 Let the show begin! Watch the Red Carpet Pre-Show, presented by People and Entertainment Weekly, live at 2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET, including the announcement of the Stunt Ensemble recipients. The pre-show will stream on sagawards.org, EW.com, people.com, and People and EW’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as PeopleTV. Then sagaftra.org

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A Night of Talent, Laughs & Solidarit y The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® marked a standout night.

1) Actor and late-night television host Jimmy Fallon was one of many featured performers at the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild® Awards. 2) Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role recipient Daniel Kaluuya 1 (Judas and the Black Messiah).

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3) Simone Ledward Boseman gives a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Chadwick Boseman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), as she accepts the Actor® for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role on his behalf.

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4) Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series recipient Mark Ruffalo (I Know This Much Is True) is all smiles as he accepts The Actor®. 5) Outstanding Performance by a Male 5 Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series nominee Daveed Diggs (Hamilton).

f there’s one thing that actors know how to do, it is ensure that the show goes on, and no awards ceremony proved that better than the 27th Annual SAG Awards! The ceremony was a special one-hour, prerecorded event, but the A-list roster of actors and presenters brought more than a few surprises to the screen. Opening the night was a hilarious skit with Male Actor in a Comedy Series recipient Jason Sudeikis and the Ted Lasso cast, who were nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Between other history-making moments with Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), Daniel Kaluuya

6) Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Outstanding 7 Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series recipient, delivers a powerful message during his acceptance speech. 7) Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit) is a first-time nominee and recipient in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series category.

(Judas and the Black Messiah), Youn Yuh-jung (Minari) and the casts of Schitt’s Creek, The Crown and The Trial of the Chicago 7 were funny vignettes, including a special “I Am an Actor” skit with members Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen. Historic moments like these are made by union performers like you, and awards night is just around the corner! Check out highlights from last year’s awards ceremony, and be sure to vote for your favorite performers and ensembles before the Feb. 25 deadline. The 28th SAG Awards ceremony begins Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on TBS and TNT.

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8) In his acceptance speech, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series recipient Jason Bateman (Ozark) thanks health care workers for their work during the pandemic. 9) Laura Linney (Ozark), nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. 10) Daniel Levy (Schitt’s Creek), Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series honoree. 11) Rita Moreno, SAG Awards presenter (and 50th SAG Life Achievement Award recipient), talked about her early career in one 9 of the show’s many vignettes and sketches.

11 12) Henry Golding presents the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. 14 13) Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek), Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series recipient, thanks her fellow members for the honor in her acceptance speech. 14) From her home in South Korea, actor Youn Yuh-jung (Minari) receives the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. 15) With a big smile, Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) accepts her award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

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The Art of Stunt Work MARTIAL ARTS. GYMNASTICS. WIRE WORK. PRECISION DRIVING. TUMBLING. AND, OF COURSE, FALLING. There are numerous skills stunt performers learn, hone and perfect to make the seemingly impossible, possible. It’s their work that transforms simple words on the page into the most captivating and buzzworthy moments from our favorite television shows and films. We’re happy to recognize this year’s nominees in the categories of Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series. Vote for your favorites in film and TV, and tune in to the Red Carpet Pre-Show on Sunday, Feb. 27, to hear us announce this year’s recipients. 23

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This Year’s Nominated Stunt Performances

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This Year’s Nominated Stunt Performances

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The zombies of Netflix’s Army of the Dead came to life with the talents of SAG-AFTRA stunt performers. PHOTO BY CLAY ENOS /NETFLIX

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LAST AWARDS SEASON proved that actors will find a way to make things work. So, although viewers and fashion aficionados alike were doubtlessly saddened to not see their favorites walk down the famous SAG Awards® silver carpet, the awards still brought style and grace to the occasion through Shutterstock, the official photographer of the SAG Awards, remotely capturing amazing at-home portraits. Some kept things relaxed and casual; others wore bold colors and patterns. But all brought a welcome flair to the industry’s favorite season. The 28th SAG Awards marks the return of the Red Carpet PreShow! Tune in at 2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 27, for all of this year’s looks, as well as interviews and other moments, on sagawards.org, EW.com, people.com, and People and EW’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as PeopleTV. There will also be a special announcement of this year’s Outstanding Performances by Film and Television Stunt Ensembles honorees. Visit sagawards.org/ wheretowatch for all viewing options.

1. Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series nominee Bill Camp (The Queen’s Gambit); 2. 27th Annual SAG Awards ® presenter Mindy Kaling; 3. Jared Leto (The Little Things), Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role nominee; 4. Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role nominee and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture nominee Leslie Odom Jr. (One Night in Miami …); 5. SAG Awards ® presenter and 50th SAG Life Achievement Award recipient Rita Moreno; 6. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture nominee Glynn Turman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom)

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7. 27th Annual SAG Award® presenter Cynthia Erivo; 8. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series recipient Alex Sharp (The Trial of the Chicago 7); 9. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture nominee Colman Domingo (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom); 10. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series nominee Rosie Perez (The Flight Attendant)

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11. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series nominee Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton); 12. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series nominee Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul); 13. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series recipient Sarah Levy (Schitt’s Creek); 14. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series nominee Wunmi Mosaku (Lovecraft Country)

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ince the first awards show in 1995, these four words have marked the beginning of every Screen Actors Guild Awards®

ceremony. But, more than that, they have served as a means of celebrating the shared experience of every actor in the industry. Although brief, and often humorous, within every tale is a story of hard work, sacrifice and perseverance, and a lifelong love for the craft that speaks to the heart of every performer and captivates every viewer. Look back on past “I Am an Actor”™ stories from the awards, and tune in to the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Feb. 27.

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RAMI MALEK “When I was a kid, I used to lock myself in the bathroom and create a collection of characters. I thought I was insane. My name is Rami Malek and I’m an actor.”

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“When I was a little girl, I dreamt of growing up and being a courageous woman who could use my voice for important issues that affect all of us — and have a lot of shoes. I’m happy to report that both are true: I utilize my agency and my voice for equity and justice in our industry and beyond, and I have so many shoes. I am Tracee Ellis Ross and I’m an actor.”

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“When I was a little girl growing up in New York City, all I ever wanted to be was Scarlett O’Hara. Oh, well. I’m Jennifer Aniston and I’m an actor.”

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ceremony. This year’s show, produced in partnership with Avalon Harbor Entertainment, not only marks a return to its two-hour live format, but serves as a moment to celebrate the continued work of the industry and the talent of film, television and stunt performers. The SAG Awards Committee and production team have been hard at work putting this year’s show together, and while they have stayed mum about what members and viewers alike can expect, they were enthused to talk about its location. For the first time since 1997, the SAG Awards ceremony is taking place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, which, at 35,000 square feet, touts itself as the largest and most versatile venue in Los Angeles. “The Barker Hangar is like a giant canvas; it gives us incredible room for creativity and its design has been at the forefront of our planning,” said Executive Producer Jon Brockett. “We want to create a space that feels intimate for our actors, while also making 39

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it engaging for viewers at home.” There’s no doubt that audiences will be able to feel the room’s energy through their screens, but something else to anticipate is the fun, spontaneous moments that happen when friends and colleagues simply come together. Each year, the SAG Awards show leaves us with moments that keep us talking, including the ever-popular

“I Am an Actor” opener and heartfelt acceptance speeches. Whether planned or off the cuff, they showcase a type of affinity not often seen on other awards programs. “The SAG Awards is truly a collaborative effort between production, staff and our members, and we’re grateful to the Awards Committee, as they work closely with us to ensure the interests of the members are represented,”

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said Executive Producer Kathy Connell. “It’s truly the actors’ party in the actors’ house.” Still, with the return of an in-person event comes the need to guarantee everyone’s safety. As the COVID pandemic continues and on-set guidelines remain firmly in place in Hollywood, production continues to monitor the situation and take precautionary measures. This has not only meant working closely with COVID experts, but also limiting the number of guests and requiring those present to provide proof of full vaccination and negative test results in order to attend. But, above all else, the SAG Awards ultimately remains an event that serves to aid the performing community. This year’s production continues the show’s longstanding tradition of raising funds for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation (see page 57). As many within the performing community continue to feel the effects of the COVID pandemic, the Foundation’s ongoing work to provide needed aid and programs to members is supported by awards show

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Manager Sarah Barry. “Our sponsors are continuing their efforts this year, and we are thrilled to have them in our showroom once again. Guests can look forward to many exciting features, including City National Bank’s Statuette Room and the all-new Engraving Station.” It is also a time to honor those who exemplify the values of the union and

our members. This year marks the return of the SAG Life Achievement Award presentation, with Dame Helen Mirren as the 57th recipient. “It’s truly a special moment for someone to be honored by their peers in this way and recognized by the SAG Awards, not only for the incredible body of work they have, but for their humanitarian accomplishments. And what could be better than having Dame Helen in person? She’s an icon,” said Brockett. There’s no telling what the future holds as we all try our best to adjust to the changes in our world and industry, but the 28th Annual SAG Awards ceremony reminds us how important it is to honor one another. “The SAG Awards has always been about this incredible sense of family that these actors have with each other, and knowing that we are able to bring the show back in person and see so many friends and colleagues is going to be really amazing,” said Brockett.

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The Actor ® statuette is built from some tough stuff — but when you’re a symbol of triumph for some of the world’s most talented performers, that’s to be expected. From his construction at Burbank’s American Fine Arts Foundry to his appearance on the SAG Awards® stage, The Actor ® undoubtedly represents every union performers’ dedication to their work. But, most importantly, it embodies the craft itself: the importance every actor puts into their study, their attention to detail and execution, and their ability to invoke laughter and tears in us all. 43

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It all begins with mother molds, silica rubber and plaster cases that are then filled with melted wax. After cooling, the wax figures are freed and artisans go to work cleaning and fixing imperfections. This can include smoothing wrinkles and removing air bubbles on more than 1,000 figures. Arms are then attached to each figure, followed by the hands shortly after. By this time, each statuette is now whole! The figures are now dipped in ceramic material, which serves as the beginning of the secondary mold. Then comes a wax slurry that adds more ceramic material to the statuette. This weeklong process is the most crucial, and by its end, a total of eight additional layers are added. The statuettes are then placed into an oven that helps to crystalize the ceramic and brings it to the temperature necessary to add melted bronze ingots to the mold.

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leonardo dicaprio (2016) “I appreciate how any viewer of this photo can see the passion and gratitude Leo evinces for the art and craft of acting, considering at that moment, his first SAG Award in hand, he was sharing his deep felt appreciation of being honored by his fellow actors.”

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Captured Timelessness SINCE 2013, PHOTOGRAPHER AMY TIERNEY has been a presence at the Screen Actors Guild Awards’ red carpet and winner’s circle. She began her career as a coordinator on feature films sets and has become a noted photojournalist of climate, entertainment and women-focused stories. Her work has been published in the industry’s most recognizable publications, including Vanity Fair, Variety, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone, as well as broadcast on all major television outlets. “I believe the underlying power to transform lives, markets and communities continues to be through the stories we share. What makes working with actors so truly satisfying is that’s their work philosophy as well,” said Tierney. “To capture the most compelling light of a moment is joyous work for me as a photographer, and equally as enjoyable is the emotional exchange between photographer and subject.” With Tierney’s career and longstanding work comes a plethora of stories from awards nights past. Here she shares a few of her favorites.

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“The excitement of the fans, the delight on Henry’s face, and the SAG-AFTRA branding together show the audience and actor synergy that the awards help sustain. Not to mention he’s adept at taking his own fan photos, which makes him extra talented in my book!”

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FROM HARDSHIP TO HIGHER GROUND The annual SAG Awards benefits the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and its vital safety net that lifts up our entire community. ®

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THE SAG AWARDS CEREMONY on Feb. 27 will be an evening for SAG-AFTRA members to recognize their peers and celebrate the top performances of 2021. However, it’s not just about honors and statues, but giving back to the entire SAG-AFTRA community through the show’s annual benefiting charity, the nonprofit SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Many do not know that proceeds from the annual SAG Awards show and its sponsors (see page 63) help to maintain the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s vital safety net for SAG-AFTRA’s 160,000 members, which has been more critical than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“Since 1985, the Foundation has been a lifeline for SAG-AFTRA members,” said SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance. “However, the economic and professional effects of the pandemic have had a monumental impact on our broad and diverse community. Gratefully, throughout these challenging times, our SAG-AFTRA family and industry friends have stepped up to help lift up members who needed it the most.” Since March 2020, the Foundation has granted more than $7 million in emergency assistance and disaster relief to over 7,500 SAG-AFTRA members and their families. The aid has helped these members with basic living expenses, such as rent, food and bills during COVID-19, as well as after natural disasters, including Hurricane and Tropical Storm Ida, the Texas winter storms, recent tornadoes and more. In addition, the Foundation swiftly transitioned all of its in-person programming online, offering more than 4,800 career-building programs virtually to more than 87,000 SAG-AFTRA participants from every local affiliate in the country. Members have been able to develop self-tape auditioning skills and learn about new software programs remotely, as well as attend accountability groups, receive voiceover training and get advice about setting up recording studios in their homes at no additional cost. One of the Foundation’s countless success stories comes from SAG-AFTRA New York Local member Vivienne Leheny, who has performed on stage, television and film, and worked in commercial voiceover for 20 years prior to delving into the Foundation’s free voiceover programs.

Member and actor Vivienne Leheny uses the SAG-AFTRA Foundation voiceover facility to record an audiobook.

“ I am so grateful to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and to the excellent staff, engineers and voiceover professionals who shared their knowledge, experience and talent with me. It’s a pleasure to be able give back to the program that gave me so much.” — Vivienne Leheny

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“I came to the Foundation specifically to explore audiobooks, and it’s through the training and mentorship I received at the New York voiceover lab that an entirely new career was opened for me. I’m now fully self-supported through my audiobook work. I am so grateful to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and to the excellent staff, engineers and voiceover professionals who shared their knowledge, experience and talent with me. It’s a pleasure to be able give back to the program that gave me so much,” said Leheny. Additionally, the Foundation has produced hundreds of Conversations at Home with acclaimed actors and casts, as well as The Business panels with the leading voices in the industry that tackle the major issues facing performers in these rapidly changing times. All of these Q&As and panels are recorded and posted to the Foundation’s YouTube channel and have received more than 20 million views to date.

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“As the official bank of the 28th Annual SAG Awards, CITY NATIONAL proudly celebrates the entertainment industry and the performers who make it shine. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees.”

“Dotdash Meredith’s PEOPLE continues its annual support of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with a generous donation. The brand has a long history of using its multiple platforms — reaching 100 million consumers — to celebrate Hollywood’s philanthropic efforts and charitable initiatives. People is delighted once again to support the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the 28th Annual SAG Awards.”

“Congratulations to the SAG-AFTRA community for all of the hard work, resilience and inspiration you have shared with the world this year. CALM is honored to support this community and meet each individual on their mindfulness journey, wherever that may be. Now, more than ever, we’re proud to share the tools to help you turn inward to find peace, stability and relaxation.”

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supporting members “FIJI WATER, the top premium imported bottled water in the United States, is thrilled to be back on the red carpet with the SAG Awards, as it honors the talent and entertainment that actors have continued to bring into peoples’ lives. FIJI Water stands behind the work the SAG-AFTRA Foundation commits to its community, and we are proud to be the official water sponsor for the 11th year in a row.”

“Having the TAITTINGER family name on a bottle requires taking responsibility and having rigorous standards at all times. We have been partnering with the SAG Awards® for more than 20 years and are very happy to be supporting the awards show and Foundation once again this year. The SAG Awards event and SAG-AFTRA Foundation bring the entire family of cinema together with generous warmth and care. Being associated with the Foundation is something we feel very proud of as a family company.” — Vitalie Taittinger, CEO of Champagne Taittinger

“COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS, home to one of the largest wine clubs in the world, brings unforgettable culinary experiences to their members and guests. We are again honored to be the official wine partner of the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards and celebrate the work of such inspiring artists. We are moved by the work of the SAG-AFTRA community and toast all this year’s nominees!”

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supporting members “LO & SONS is thrilled to, once again, be aligned with the SAG Awards, celebrating the very best in the film and television industry. As a small, family-owned business that makes high-quality, thoughtfully designed travel bags, we recognize the power of passion and dedication to craft, as well as the importance of collaboration, especially in challenging times. Our mission is to inspire and empower people to go places while leaving a positive impact on the planet, and we are delighted to support the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s outstanding community outreach and educational programs.”

“LORD JONES is incredibly honored to be a part of this year’s SAG Awards. As an L.A.based brand, we are delighted to support the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s mission to unite and uplift independent artists in our local community, and we admire the work they do every day. Lord Jones is the purveyor of the world’s finest hemp-derived CBD-infused products, with a pioneering mission to normalize and destigmatize the plant. We are grateful for the special relationship we have with the Hollywood community. The red carpet holds an exceptional place in our hearts as the location where our Whole Plant Formula CBD Body Lotion gained a cult following as the ultimate item to apply to the feet before wearing high heels during awards season. The support we have received from artists, industry pros and beyond over the years has meant the world to us. It is now more important than ever to give thanks to the artists and their pioneering vision that constantly inspires us.”

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“CHARLOTTE TILBURY, makeup artist to the stars, is honored to support the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards. With a successful 30-year career spanning red carpets, runways and editorials, Charlotte is on a mission to empower everyone with her industryleading, confidenceboosting makeup and skincare innovations.” To bring more magic to your evening, discover Charlotte’s award-winning, iconic Magic Cream moisturizer — the brand’s best-selling beauty secret to gorgeous, glowing, magic skin!

supporting members “TIDE is honored to serve as a sponsor for the SAG Awards and present the live telecast’s audio descriptions, allowing audiences who are blind or with low vision to enjoy the show more fully for the first time, as we live describe the visual aspects through the audio description TV setting. We look forward to the show recognizing a diverse range of deserving professionals. Like Tide, these performers share and celebrate the human experience. We are proud to observe the impact of their work on the world.” “TEQUILA HERRADURA has been crafting extraordinary tequilas for over 150 years. As the official tequila of the 28th Annual SAG Awards, Herradura continues to celebrate the legends who transform the ordinary into extraordinary through the spirit of film and television. Once again, we’re honored to raise a glass to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and their legacy of inspiring and remarkable achievements.”

“UNITED AIRLINES is committed to the communities where our customers and employees live, work and fly, and our 25-year partnership reflects our investment in the entertainment industry and SAG-AFTRA’s 160,000 members. As the official airline for the SAG Awards, we’re proud to bring talent from around the world together for this exciting event that recognizes the hard work and passion that these entertainers bring to their job on a daily basis, just like the United team brings a similar dedication to every customer, every flight, every day.”

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“Hello, we’re TONY’S CHOCOLONELY, an impact company that makes chocolate, and it’s our goal to end exploitation in the chocolate industry. Just like the SAG Awards, we’re shiny and pretty on the outside, but also stand for something on the inside. We’re proud to share some sweetness with SAG-AFTRA members because we’re inspired by every one of you and the way you use your artistry to change the world.”

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Hele n Mirre n Named 57 t h Life Achie vement Award H onoree SAG-AFTRA’S 57th SAG LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD honoree is a true queen. A top-tier acting talent and star of stage and screen, Oscar winner Helen Mirren is a worthy addition to the list of legendary honorees. The 76-year-old London native has been acting since the mid ’60s. She brings poise, charisma and a mastery of the acting craft to each of her roles — so she was the natural choice to play the queen of England. She was made a Dame of the British Empire in 2003 and is the most decorated SAG Life Achievement recipient, with a total of 13 SAG Awards® nominations and five SAG Awards Actor wins. “Dame Helen Mirren is quite simply a brilliant and luminous talent,” SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said. “Her work runs the gamut of characters, from a not-so-retired CIA superkiller and a ruthless Russian spy handler to a Hungarian cleaning lady and the most exquisite Elizabeth II. She has set the bar very high for all actors and, in role after role, she exceeds even her own extraordinary performances.” “I am honored to have been chosen to

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space on an already-crowded awards shelf. In 2006, she received an Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award®, and BAFTA Award for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen. Her critically acclaimed performance in the 2001 film Gosford Park earned her dual SAG Awards, one for Female Actor in a Supporting Role and a second as part of the winning cast. Mirren has also received

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Oscar nominations for her performances in The Madness of King George, Gosford Park, and most recently earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in The Last Station. Mirren was born on July 26, 1945, the second of three children, to a Russian father and English mother. She began acting in school productions and, at the age of 18, joined the National Youth Theatre. Her work got her noticed, and two years later, she was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. She would go on to tour with Peter Brook’s theater company. Her first major film was Age of Consent in 1969, and she had her breakthrough performance in The Long Good Friday in 1980. Early films included Excalibur; Cal; The Mosquito Coast; The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover; and Where Angels Fear to Tread. Among her other film credits are Some Mother’s Son, on which she also served as associate producer, Calendar Girls, The Clearing, Shadowboxer, State of Play, The Tempest and Brighton Rock. Recent films include F9:

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The Fast Saga, The Good Liar, Berlin, I Love You, Anna, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, The Leisure Seeker and Trumbo. Mirren, who affectionately refers to herself and her fellow actors as “rogues and vagabonds,” got her SAG card when she came to the United States in 1984 to do a movie called 2010: The Year We Make Contact, the sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey. She takes pride in being a union member. “I’ve always been a unionist all my life. I’m a very proud member of SAG-AFTRA,” she said. “Without the protection of a union, really, you are thrown to the wolves, aren’t you? You are in a very savage world without that protection. Obviously, there is strength in numbers, and I have in fact been a part of union action more than once in my life.” She not only stands side by side with her fellow union members, she also has great affection for them. In an interview with SAG-AFTRA in December, Mirren had a message for union actors. “Thank you for being you. Thank you for choosing this ridiculous, dangerous, wonderful, creative, obsessive, profession that is the profession of being an actor,” she said. “[W]hen we open this beautiful parcel, it’s so brightly and perfectly wrapped with wonderful wrapping and on it, it says, ‘You are an actor,’ and you open this wonderful parcel, and in it are all kinds of beautiful surprises and heartbreak and difficulties and struggle and all of that. But I love actors for the fact that they decided to open that parcel, and I’m one of them.”

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Mirren is a true original who has always done things her own way and remained true to herself. She gave an interview with The Guardian in 2015, shortly after she signed on to be a spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris. At 70, she was the oldest recipient of a major cosmetics contract — and as part of the deal, she insisted that her photos not be retouched. “It was about time that someone of my age, not necessarily me, did it,” she told The Guardian. “Certainly my whole life, one had these images of perfect, incredibly youthful girls shoved at you as what you should aspire to. And we’re not even talking about 25-yearolds, incidentally, we are talking about girls of 15. Who looks 15? It’s not fair.” Even so, Mirren has little reason to feel insecure. In a 2011 issue of Esquire, then65-year-old Mirren handily beat 25-yearold Megan Fox in a reader poll for Sexiest Woman Alive. But she has little tolerance for those who judge her by her looks alone. In 2016, a clip went viral of a 1975 interview in which Mirren calls out an interviewer for his sexist questions, while he remains oblivious to the inappropriateness of his queries. Perhaps one of the things that gives her an enduring appeal is her empathy and desire to use her fame to ease suffering in the world. She is deeply involved in numerous charitable causes in pursuit of that goal. Mirren has worked with Oxfam throughout the years to draw attention to humanitarian crises and the destructive effect of weapons on people who live in poor countries. In 1998, she traveled to South Africa and, in 2004, she visited northern Uganda, where she met with

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children who had been kidnapped and forced into being soldiers. She also supports Meals on Wheels, which operates across America to address senior hunger and isolation, and SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young, a national nonprofit organization that provides support, advocacy and life-changing experiences for young people who stutter. Additionally, Mirren was named an ambassador for Women for Women International, a charity that supports women who have been the victims of war by providing education and job skills training. Her global advocacy efforts also include work with Greenpeace; Freedom from Torture, a charity that provided torture victims with therapeutic care; and Refuge, a UK-based organization that helps to rebuild the lives of women and children who are survivors of violence and abuse. Whether it’s on screen, on the red carpet, advocating for important issues or onstage accepting an award, Mirren is always in her element. With her outspoken demeanor, refined acting talent and a wicked sense of humor, she knows she’s royalty. As she told Esquire in 2011, “Whenever I see the queen, I always think, ‘Oh, there I am!’” Helen Mirren receives her Life Achievement honor live during the SAG Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27 on TNT and TBS.

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SINCE 1962, the SAG Life Achievement Award has been bestowed on performers with exceptional talent. But for all the iconic characters played and unforgettable lines spoken, one overarching criteria for selecting these performers is what they have accomplished off screen. Each recipient’s philanthropic contribution to society matches what they achieved artistically. Taken together, that’s what earns them the Life Achievement Award — a pinnacle of accomplishment in their rich lives.

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2000s

2000 – Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee 2001 – Edward Asner 2002 – Clint Eastwood 2003 – Karl Malden 2004 – James Garner 2005 – Shirley Temple Black 2006 – Julie Andrews 2007 – Charles Durning 2008 – James Earl Jones 2009 – Betty White Click on highlighted names for the recipient's Actor-to-Actor interview. sagaftra.org

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1970s

1970 – Gregory Peck 1971 – Charlton Heston 1972 – Frank Sinatra 1973 – Martha Raye 1974 – Walter Pidgeon 1975 – Rosalind Russell 1976 – Pearl Bailey 1977 – James Cagney 1978 – Edgar Bergen 1979 – Katharine Hepburn

Barbara Stanwyck

1960s

1962 – Eddie Cantor 1963 – Stan Laurel 1965 – Bob Hope 1966 – Barbara Stanwyck 1967 – William Gargan 1968 – James Stewart 1969 – Edward G. Robinson

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam honors those members who died in 2021 and were reported to the union by Jan. 6, 2022.

in memoriam Hank Aaron

Lisa Banes

Hank Aaron

Ned Beatty

1/22/21

Jeb Armstrong

Bob Bondurant

Frank Bonner

Michael Constantine

3/8/21

Robert Bennett

12/12/21

Kia Abilay

11/22/21

Rod Arrants

2/21/21

Evette L. Benton

11/6/21

Earnest L. Adams

9/10/21

Edward Asner

8/29/21

Suzanne Bianqui

9/24/21

Ricky Aiello

7/26/21

Scott Atkinson

2/26/21

Jan Bina

7/20/21

Fred Albitz

4/4/21

F. Lee Bailey

6/3/21

Frank Birney

6/1/21

12/4/20

David Bailie

3/6/21

Greer Bishop

2/13/21

5/27/21

Val Bisoglio

10/19/21

10/24/21

Chuck Blore

7/15/21

Dan Albright Bradley James Allan

8/6/21

Rod Ball

Johnna Allen

2/1/21

Sharyn L. Bamber

Nick Amandos

9/29/21

Lisa Banes Reuven Bar Yotam

Bob Bock

4/2/21

2/6/21

Peter Bogdanovich

1/6/22

6/14/21

Philip J. Anastasia

6/8/21

Johnetta Anderson

1/20/21

John Baray

2/15/21

Robert L. Bondurant

Robert W. Anderson

3/18/21

Olga Barber

1/23/21

Bill Bonham

Tony Barberio

2/28/21

Frank Bonner

6/16/21

11/12/21 4/8/21

Scott Anderson

10/27/21

Richard Anson

3/27/21

Elgin Baylor

3/22/21

Martin Bookspan

4/29/21

Maria Elaina Antoniou

1/22/21

Ned Beatty

6/13/21

Jerry Bourquin

1/21/21

Anthony Armatrading

5/10/21

Richard Beatty

1/9/21

Phyllis Bowen

9/7/21

Ray Brady

1/12/21

Richard Armbruster

8/8/21

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9/11/21

Mimi Cozzens

Arlene Dahl

Penelope Branning

8/5/21

Asher Brauner

1/2/21

Richard Brennan

3/31/21

Gilbert Bridges

11/8/21

Marty Brill

1/22/21

Patrick Britt

1/22/21

Roxane Brooks

11/4/21

Bruce Brown

9/10/21

D. Neal Brown

8/6/21

R. G. Brown

10/1/21

William Edwin Bruce George Bryson Jerry Burgan Joanne M. Burk Harold Burns

1/8/21 12/23/21 3/29/21 3/5/21 8/25/21

Mary Burns

8/3/21

Wendy Callard Booz

5/6/21

Darlene J. Camille

4/13/21

Stuart Damon

DMX

Robert J. Downey

ED ASNER, an accomplished actor, former

Screen Actors Guild president and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award honoree, passed away Aug. 29 at the age of 91. Asner created one of the most memorable roles in television history — the gruff but loveable newsman Lou Grant on two hit television series for CBS: the comedy The Mary Tyler Moore Show from 1970–77 and the drama Lou Grant from 1977–82. His five Emmy Awards for that role, plus two additional Emmys, set a record for the most Emmys ever awarded to a male TV actor. In 1992, he received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Hall of Fame in 1996. In 2001, Asner received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. Asner was equally formidable off screen, where he was an outspoken advocate for those he felt were victims of oppression or injustice. Prior to being elected Screen Actors Guild president in 1981, he was a frequent presence on the picket lines during the joint Screen Actors Guild/AFTRA 1980 TV/Theatrical strike, which affected a multitude of productions, including his own Lou Grant, and was among the nearly two-dozen stars participating in the Evening of Stars strike benefit at the Hollywood Bowl. In September 1981, Asner addressed a crowd of 8,000 trade union members at Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park at a Solidarity Day event, and was elected Screen Actors Guild president six weeks later, winning 52% of the vote. Asner went on to serve as a National Board member of both SAG and SAG-AFTRA periodically from 1985 until his death.

Robert Carlson

11/4/21

Raymond A. Cavalert

Cookie Carosella

1/14/21

Jill Chanes

1/2/21

1/20/21

Lou Charloff

1/23/21

Frank Canzano

8/9/21

Michael James Carroll

Jane C. Carlson

9/6/21

Catherine Cassie

2/5/21

T. J. Castronovo

3/21/21

Linda Carlson

10/27/21

Olympia Dukakis

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Don Everly

Jahmil French

Steve Fried

Mira Furlan

Willie Garson

Richard Gilliland

Jon Chevron

2/22/21

Kristine Crown

William Chimka

8/28/21

Silvia Curiel

12/14/21

DMX

Clint Chin

6/9/21

Arlene Dahl

11/29/21

Lloyd Dobyns

8/22/21

Guy Chookoorian

1/31/21

J. L. Dahlmann

8/22/21

Tim Donnelly

9/17/21

Beverly Christensen

8/24/21

Blackie Dammett

5/12/21

Jerry Douglas

11/9/21

Alice Christy

3/27/21

Stuart Damon

6/29/21

Mark W. Douglas

4/6/21

June Claman

9/29/21

Segis Daniels

3/21/21

Suzzanne Douglas

7/6/21

Rosemarie Clampitt

8/15/21

Kenneth Danziger

1/12/21

Robert J. Downey

7/7/21

Bart Darby

1/15/21

Kathleen Doyle

1/31/21

11/23/21

John F. Drap

4/25/21

Sal Darigo

7/10/21

Dick Duane

1/28/21

Henry Darrow

3/14/21

Marilyn Duda

9/3/21

Sarah Dash

9/20/21

Olympia Dukakis

Michael Constantine

8/31/21

Nic D’Avirro

1/12/21

Karen Dunning

10/1/21

Ruth Harris Conte

8/22/21

Essie Douglas Dawson

2/24/21

Cherie Elledge

8/21/21

Linda Overlin Cook

2/14/21

Lois De Banzie

Byron Clark

1/7/21

Alice Clift

11/7/21

Jeffrey A. Cohn

3/1/21

Don Collier

9/13/21

Marian Collier

Lancelot Dare

1/3/21

4/5/21

Nick Discenza

Mark Elliott

6/16/21 4/9/21

11/29/21 5/1/21

4/3/21

Alex Cord

8/9/21

Leo De Lyon

9/18/21

Michael Erazo

Chick Corea

2/9/21

Mark M. Dec

1/27/21

Michael Ray Escamilla

Peter B. Deibler

3/6/21

Harvey Evans

12/11/21

Vern DePaul

2/5/21

Don Everly

8/21/21

3/9/21

Kamala Devi

5/15/21

Thomas C. Fallon

4/25/21

Johnny Crawford

4/29/21

Scotty Dillin

10/8/21

Joe Fedio

Greg Crowe

2/19/21

Nick Dimitri

10/20/21

Charlotte Cornwell Mimi Cozzens

1/16/21

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In Memoriam

Saginaw Grant

Charles Grodin

Judith Flanagan Ricarlo E. Flanagan

4/20/21

Cynthia Harris

Hal Holbrook

John Gehret

Alan Kalter

2/22/21

Dick Kay

Nanci Griffith

11/15/21 5/18/21

10/12/21

Larry Gelman

6/7/21

Charles Grodin

Christian James Fletcher

3/11/21

George Gerdes

1/1/21

Frank Andrew Grossmann 11/26/21

Rick Flores

1/18/21

Scott Geyer

7/15/21

Raymond J. Guth

Grant Garcia Foster

8/18/21

Richard M. Gilliland

3/18/21

Lucy Hagan

2/19/21

Paul Morgan Fredrix

10/22/21

Mickey Gilmore

6/4/21

Dave Hager

9/22/21

Heath Freeman

11/13/21

Ron Glusac

Irving J. Haggart

3/28/21

Samuel Haggin

4/21/21

Ari Gold

8/21/21

12/17/21

Jahmil French

3/1/21

Steven A. Fried

1/27/21

Arlene Golonka

5/31/21

Marvelous Marvin Hagler 3/13/21

Paul Fujimoto

7/13/21

Larry Goodhue

4/25/21

Jean Hale

Mira Furlan

1/20/21

Michael H. Goodwyn

4/12/21

Tom T. Hall

John Gabriel

6/11/21

Lois Goorwitz

8/29/21

James Hampton

Simone Gad

2/25/21

Gerald Gough

7/1/21

Bridget Hanley

Roy Gaines

8/11/21

Muriel Gould

4/20/21

Ena Hanna

1/25/17

Michael L. Galea

5/26/21

Steve Grad

3/16/21

James Hardie

7/28/21

9/8/21

Magda Harout

9/9/21

8/3/21 8/20/21 4/7/21 12/17/21

Joe Gallegos

10/21/21

Robert Gallo

4/19/21

Craig Grant

3/24/21

Al Harrington

9/21/21

Wil Garret

4/29/21

Saginaw Grant

7/28/21

Cynthia Harris

10/3/21

William Garson

9/21/21

Vernon Gray

2/17/21

Devin Darnell Harris

3/4/21

Garth Green

2/13/21

Sy Harris

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11/19/21

Rosamund Gregory

2/3/21

Terry Harriton

12/22/21 1/11/21 10/25/21

Larry King

Joe Krebs

Cloris Leachman

Norman Lloyd

Norm Macdonald

Betty Lynn

Mischa Hausserman

8/30/21

William Duncan Howey

8/31/21

Harry David Johnson

Jerry M. Hawkins

1/24/21

Matt Hoyt

8/14/21

Samuel Jojola

8/14/21

Billie Hayes

4/29/21

Michael Huddleston

Clint Jung

3/28/21

5/6/21

7/9/21

Pamela Hayes

7/9/21

Mark Hudson

2/25/21

Nathan Jung

4/24/21

Jim Haynie

4/3/21

Joan Huntington

6/26/21

Eric Kaldor

2/17/21

Austin Head

4/8/21

Nicole Hurst

8/4/21

Alan Kalter

10/4/21

Constance Kane

8/31/21

Peter Hellmann

5/28/21

Patricia Helwick

1/4/21

Scott Henderson

3/29/21

Gloria Henry Robert Herron

4/3/21 10/10/21

Chuck Hicks

5/4/21

Peter Hight

6/11/21

Gerald Hiken

1/7/21

Lisabeth Hush John Hynd Peter Iacangelo

2/19/21 5/5/21 11/17/21

Robert Michael Kane

3/3/21

William R. Kapfer

6/18/21

Ron Kapp

7/22/21

Tunch Ilkin

9/4/21

Dave Immer

5/14/21

Alfred Karl

Alvin Ing

7/31/21

Andrew Kaufman

12/2/21

Ian Ireland

7/10/21

Rose Kavanaugh

4/15/21

Ravil Isyanov

9/29/21

Dick Kay

5/13/21

7/4/21

Dusty Hill

7/27/21

Alston Jack

4/17/21

Zitto Kazann

Morgan Hill

4/6/21

C. Anthony Jackson

6/21/21

Robert K. Kekaula

6/19/21

8/9/21

Maryann Keleher

6/8/21

Robert J. Hogan Ronald F. Hoiseck

5/27/21

Matthew Jackson

2/5/21

8/1/21

Sondra James

9/12/21

Cynthia Kelley

1/7/21

Hal Holbrook

1/23/21

Tremel James

7/19/21

Warren Kelley

5/18/21

Boyd Holister

10/15/21

Liberty Jean

4/2/21

1/10/21

Mark Jeffreys

4/28/21

Mike Kennedy

Jeanne Joe

4/21/21

Ed Kenney

Amy Johnston

3/17/21

Gregory Gibson Kenney

Betty Lou Holland John Hora Sally Ann Howes

2/9/21 12/19/21

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Gavin MacLeod

John Madden

Biz Markie

Jackie Mason

Michael Nader

Jay Pickett

Ron Kilgore

11/3/21

Dorothy Lewis

1/11/21

Lyn Mahler

7/4/21

Joel Nathan King

10/1/21

Patricia Lewis

6/15/21

Quinn Maixner

7/3/21

Larry King

1/23/21

G. Gordon Liddy

3/30/21

Maggie Malooly

4/29/21

Ricardo Rasheem King

1/15/21

Joanne Linville

6/20/21

Irwin Marcus

1/27/21

Bruce Kirby

1/24/21

David Little

Biz Markie

7/16/21

Tawny Kitaen

1/2/21

5/7/21

Gary Littlejohn

5/15/21

Jackie Mason

7/24/21

John Klater

5/10/21

Norman Lloyd

5/11/21

Jeanette P. Maus

1/24/21

Anne Kraft

5/20/21

Lily Lodge

8/7/21

William McCreary

Joe Krebs

4/6/21

Freeman Love

3/9/21

John E. McDonough

1/21/21

Greta Kreuz

1/30/21

Janna Lowell

4/27/21

David A. McQueen

8/8/21

John Kudan

11/14/21

Edward Luchetti

Kate McGinity

1/12/21

10/28/21

William Biff McGuire

3/9/21

6/4/21

Jennifer Kuret-Nadeau

11/6/21

Bill Luckett

Art LaFleur

11/17/21

William R. Luckey

1/29/21

Roger James McIntyre

Joe Lake

1/22/21

Russel Lunday

3/14/21

Teryn Jenkins McKewin

Drinda LaLumia

1/14/21

Lanny Lutz

Justin Lane

1/1/21

Tommy Lane

11/29/21

Tom Lasorda

1/7/21

4/4/21

10/23/21 4/3/21

Gene McLaughlin

11/7/21

Frank McRae

4/29/21

Wendel Meldrum

1/27/21

Norman Gene MacDonald 9/14/21

Sharon Mendel

8/10/21

Kathy T. Lyles Betty Lynn

1/5/21 5/10/21 10/16/21

Cloris Leachman

1/26/21

Raymond A. MacDonnell

6/9/21

Art Metrano

9/8/21

Steve Robin Lee

6/25/21

Harry Mackin

1/5/21

Vince Micelli

3/30/21

John A. Lester

1/3/22

Gavin MacLeod

5/29/21

Bertha Leverone

4/20/21

John E. Madden

12/28/21

George Lee Miles

2/25/21

Natalyn “Nat” Levin

11/22/21

Maria Magana

10/16/14

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8/28/21

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In Memoriam

Christopher Plummer

Markie Post

Frederick Minter

Jane Powell

3/1/21

Marion Ramsey

John Reilly

Michael R. Nader

8/23/21

Bert Pence Jr.

Peter M. Richman

9/3/21

Garry Mitchell

6/18/21

Miles Neff

10/7/21

Anthony T. Pennello

8/14/21

Hamilton Mitchell

1/31/21

Richard M. Newkirk

11/27/21

Christopher Pennock

2/12/21

Gary N. Miyakawa

3/9/21

John Nielsen

2/13/21

Robert Bob Perry

2/10/21

Jaleh Modjallal

6/30/21

Trisha Noble

1/23/21

Mark Persian

2/24/21

George Moffatt

10/24/21

Patricia O’Brien

3/5/21

Jessica K. Peterson

3/15/21

Jim Moffatt

3/31/21

Peggy O’Connell

5/6/21

Don Pethley

6/23/21

Michael Molthen

5/21/21

M. Xavier O’Connor

Frank J. Montella

9/28/21

Timothy O’Hare

5/5/21

Trevor Moore

8/6/21

Gavan O’Herlihy

Gabor Morea

6/13/21

Paddy O’Nolan

Ric Moreno

2/25/21

Jill Ober

9/8/21

Christopher Plummer

3/15/21

Thomas Picardo

5/2/21

Jay Pickett

7/30/21

9/15/21

Craig Pinkard

8/28/21

1/30/21

Nick Plantico

2/12/21 2/5/21

Charles W. Morley

3/2/21

Walter Olkewicz

4/6/21

Roger J. Porteous

7/14/21

Richardson Morse

3/14/21

Marie O’Malley

1/18/21

Sue Porter-Henderson

3/26/21

Bill Moynihan

2/14/21

Timothy Oman

4/16/21

Markie Post

Roger Mudd

3/9/21

Sigrunn Omark

9/19/21

Alan Pottinger

9/13/21

Christ C. Mugianis

6/4/21

Serge Onik

8/23/21

Jane Powell

9/16/21

8/7/21

Donald Mundell

2/23/21

Abby Overton

10/21/21

Joseph Priestly

4/26/21

Dallas Munroe

11/19/21

Richard Dennis Owens

9/26/21

Al Pugliese

7/24/21

Fred Murphy

10/2/21

Jean Palmerton

2/3/21

Juan Qian

1/24/21

Maurice P. Murray

1/15/21

Joe Paparone

1/19/21

Carmel Quinn

Dick Myers

7/23/21

Bob Parkinson

9/21/21

Stoney Quinto Sr.

4/17/21

Roland Naauao

5/15/21

Randy Pelish

2/16/21

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1/20/21

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Tanya Roberts

Charlie Robinson

Peter Scolari

Willard Scott

George Segal

Gregory Sierra

Marion Ramsey

1/7/21

Lloyd Roseman

Walter J. Raney

1/2/21

Donald L. Rosenkrans

11/22/21

Marilyn Lang Scott

1/4/21

Mary Linda Rapelye

4/5/21

Max Rosenthal

6/26/21

Willard Herman Scott

9/4/21

1/28/21

Michael Scranton

5/6/21

1/14/21

Geoffrey C. Scott

2/23/21

Alex Rebar

11/19/21

Leonard Ross

Juli Reding

9/16/21

Wren Ross

3/4/21

Gary E. Scruggs

12/1/21

Dorothy Reed-Jackman

8/10/21

Lucy Roucis

2/8/21

Don Sebastian

10/3/21

Richard Reicheg

7/30/21

Carina Rush

1/25/21

George Segal

3/23/21

Constance DiForte Rush

4/29/21

Phil Sheridan

1/6/21

John Reilly

1/9/21

Mike Renzi

9/29/21

James Russ

8/18/21

Steve W. Sherman

6/24/21

Steve J. Restivo

11/5/21

Dick Sabol

4/22/21

Mikola V. Shevchek

6/27/21

Elizabeth Rich

11/1/21

Hope W. Sacharoff

Len Richard

5/14/21

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7/1/21

Paul Shively

1/4/21

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8/11/21

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10/7/21

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7/2/21

Gregory Sierra

10/26/21

Jerry Sanderson

2/9/21

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4/16/21

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2/12/21

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7/17/21

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10/1/21

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3/9/21

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7/11/21

Derek Scally

7/22/21

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1/17/21

Jerry Rockwood

4/29/21

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3/27/21

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2/7/21

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1/18/21

Dorothy S. Schott

2/25/21

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1/2/21

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3/2/21

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4/4/21

Gilbert Rogers

3/2/21

Don Schwieger

5/22/21

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8/28/21

Tanya Roberts

Darlene Romano

1/22/21

1/1/21

Peter Scolari Alan Robert Scott

10/22/21 2/5/21

Harry Singleton

10/1/21

Joseph Siravo

4/11/21

Ron Slanina

6/26/21

Eugene Slatkin

1/14/21

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Cicely Tyson

Buddy Van Horn

Allen A. Tramont

1/13/21

Moe Viletto

Robert Trimas

3/25/21

William M. Vint

Jack Turley

1/19/21

Bill Vogel

3/17/21

7/5/21

Anne Turner

8/18/21

Richard Voigts

3/19/21

Stephen Sondheim

11/26/21

Bruce Tuthill

2/12/21

Joyce Wakefield

1/15/21

Jeffrey Spolan

11/26/21

Al Twanmo

11/14/21

Bob Wallace

4/28/21

Marvin W. Stafford

4/26/21

James Michael Tyler

10/24/21

Jenora Nichols Waller

7/20/21

Drew Steele

10/5/21

Michael Tylo

9/29/21

Jessica Walter

3/24/21

Ed Steidele

2/22/21

Cicely Tyson

1/28/21

Mharaka Washington

4/8/21

Eugene Osborne Smith Scott Smith

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White was a prolific artist whose appeal crossed generational lines. She made an indelible mark on television as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls and in many other roles throughout the decades. In 2009, she was presented the 46th SAG Life Achievement Award, not just for her enduring career, but also because of her extensive philanthropy, much of it in support of animal causes. White got her start in radio, and in the 1950s, she went on to be one of the first women to produce a television show. In the 1960s and 1970s, she was a regular on gameshows such as Password, The Hollywood Squares and The $25,000 Pyramid. In the 1980s, she would step behind the podium as host of a gameshow titled Just Men! The program was canceled after 65 episodes, but, as ever, White made an impression, and she became the first woman to win the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host. In 2010, at the age of 88, she became the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live, and four years later, Guinness World Records named her the record-holder for the longest TV career for a female entertainer. Throughout her long career and life, White remained one of the most well-liked actors in the public eye. A 2011 poll found her to be the most popular and most trusted celebrity among Americans, beating out Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Will Smith and Johnny Depp.

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WHEN THE ABOVE PHOTO WAS TAKEN at the AFL-CIO convention in New York on Nov. 17, 1981, Ed Asner was riding high. He’d spent four years starring in the acclaimed newspaper drama Lou Grant on CBS, was a featured speaker at Solidarity Day in Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park in September and had been presented with the Fund for Higher Education’s Flame of Truth Award in 101

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At the AFL-CIO Convention Nov. 17, 1981. SAG President Ed Asner shows actor/comedian Danny Thomas what he thinks of Robert’s Rules of Order!

October at the Century Plaza Hotel. On Nov. 2, he was elected president of Screen Actors Guild. The conventioneers gave Asner a standing ovation when he was introduced by AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and, as UPI explained, “When Asner sat down at his seat, sandwiched between the Auto Workers and Steelworkers delegations, he was jokingly

presented with a book on Robert’s Rules of Order by his colleagues in the Associated Actors and [Artistes] of America.” Asner aged but was never “old” — staying active in professional life until he passed on Aug. 29 at age 91. This two-term Screen Actors Guild president (1981–85) and National Board member acted on his beliefs, even when it cost

propel him to the SAG presidency in 1981. But on Feb. 15, 1982, in front of the State Department in Washington, D.C., Asner, Lee Grant, SAG National Board member Howard Hesseman and others presented a check for $25,000 to fund medical aid in civil war-wracked El Salvador for the communist guerrilla fighters opposing the United States-backed military dictatorship. Public backlash against Asner was swift. Soon, Lou Grant would be gone. On May 6, 1982, CBS announced it would not be renewing four of its shows: WKRP in Cincinnati, House Calls, Nurse and Lou Grant. The final episode aired Sept. 13, 1982. In 1984, Asner remarked, “I think the upheaval, the threats of boycott coupled with a fivepoint drop in [the ratings], permitted cancellation of the show … But my great regret was that CBS,

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him personally. He became a household name just before his 41st birthday in 1970 — after 15-plus years as a supporting actor on stage and screen — as TV news producer Lou Grant on the half-hour sitcom, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The hit show concluded in early 1977, but the Lou Grant character continued in a new award-winning 60-minute television drama, Lou Grant. Fame gave Asner the confidence to publicly act on his convictions. As Newsweek wrote in March 1982, “With the excuse of family and career concerns, he chose to listen to the ‘inner voice’ that warned him ‘not to speak too loudly’ … [but] with his career seemingly secure and his three teenage children old enough to handle his public scrutiny and vilification, Asner leaped into the fray.” Leap he did: In 1980, SAG and AFTRA called a strike in film and television and Asner was prominent on the picket lines, using his celebrity to draw attention to the issues and participating in the Evening of Stars strike benefit. This involvement helped

such a prestigious leader in television, didn’t put any effort into saving a show they had declared such pride in heretofore.’’ When the last Lou Grant aired, Tom Shales of The Washington Post wrote, “Tonight’s finale ends with a slow camera pull-back from the old Trib newsroom. We’re going to miss that place. We’re going to miss it plenty.” The same for Ed Asner — we’re going to miss him plenty. sagaftra.org

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