The Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer is one of the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. It was first awarded in 1998, with

Sonja Sohn Sonja Denise Plack (' Williams; born May 9, 1964), known professionally as Sonja Sohn, is an American actress, activist and filmmaker, best known for portraying Baltimore detective Kima Greggs in the HBO drama ''The Wire'' (2002–2008). She i ...

and

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being the first recipients of the award for their roles as Lauren Bell and Ray Joshua in '' Slam'', respectively. The category was called Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor until 2021.

Winners and nominees

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

Notes

References

{{Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor Breakthrough Performer Awards for young actors Awards established in 1998