Gawad Urian for Best Actor
The Gawad Urian Best Actor, is a movie award given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino to lead actors in a Philippine movie.
The current award holder is Dennis Trillo for Green Bones.
Winners and nominees
In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.1990s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 1990 | - | - | - |
| 1990 | Daniel Fernando | Macho Dancer | Noel |
| 1990 | Christopher de Leon | Imortal | Josef Alonso/Nicholas Alonso-Lopez/Basil Alonso-Lopez |
| 1990 | Gabby Concepcion | Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Manuel Domingo |
| 1990 | Phillip Salvador | Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police | Joe Pring |
| 1990 | Tirso Cruz III | Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa Langit | Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr. |
| 1991 | - | - | - |
| 1991 | Christopher de Leon | My Other Woman | Benjo |
| 1991 | Gabby Concepcion | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Renato |
| 1991 | Phillip Salvador | Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko | Guiller Sta. Romana |
| 1991 | Richard Gomez | Nagsimula sa Puso | Carlo |
| 1991 | Rudy Fernandez | Kaaway ng Batas | Lt. Bobby Sandoval |
| 1992 | - | - | - |
| 1992 | Richard Gomez | Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | Gabriel |
| 1992 | Aga Muhlach | Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako | Orly |
| 1992 | Christopher de Leon | Ipagpatawad Mo | Mike |
| 1993 | - | - | - |
| 1993 | Gabby Concepcion | Narito ang Puso Ko | Dr. Louie Chavez |
| 1993 | Aga Muhlach | Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | Tommy |
| 1993 | Julio Diaz | Bayani | Andres Bonifacio |
| 1993 | Richard Gomez | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Cesar |
| 1993 | Ricky Davao | Apoy sa Puso | Bob |
| 1994 | - | - | - |
| 1994 | Richard Gomez | Saan Ka Man Naroon | Miguel |
| 1994 | Aga Muhlach | May Minamahal | Carlitos |
| 1994 | Cesar Montano | Leonardo delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Leonardo delos Reyes/Nards |
| 1994 | Christopher de Leon | Gaano Kita Kamahal | Rolly Suclad |
| 1995 | - | - | - |
| 1995 | Richard Gomez | Wating | Ardo |
| 1995 | Christopher de Leon | Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang | Ramon |
| 1995 | Phillip Salvador | Ka Hector | Ka Hector/Che/Poldo |
| 1996 | - | - | - |
| 1996 | Aga Muhlach | Sana Maulit Muli | Jerry |
| 1996 | Jao Mapa | Pare Ko | Chipper |
| 1996 | Jomari Yllana | Pare Ko | Mackie |
| 1996 | Richard Gomez | Dahas | Jake |
| 1997 | - | - | - |
| 1997 | Tonton Gutierrez | Abot Kamay ang Pangarap | Roy |
| 1997 | Eddie Garcia | Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Gen. Valderama |
| 1997 | Christopher de Leon | Madrasta | Edward |
| 1997 | Raymart Santiago | Mumbaki | Dr. Joseph Dumalilon |
| 1998 | - | - | - |
| 1998 | Raymond Bagatsing | Milagros | Benneth |
| 1998 | Albert Martinez | Rizal sa Dapitan | Jose Rizal |
| 1998 | Joel Torre | Milagros | Junie |
| 1998 | Noni Buencamino | Milagros | Ramonito |
| 1998 | Patrick Garcia | Batang PX | Amboy/Christopher |
| 1998 | Romnick Sarmenta | Damong Ligaw | Florante |
| 1999 | - | - | - |
| 1999 | Raymond Bagatsing | Serafin Geronimo: The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion | Serafin Geronimo |
| 1999 | Cesar Montano | Jose Rizal | Jose Rizal |
| 1999 | Eric Quizon | Pusong Mamon | Nick |
| 1999 | Gerald Madrid | Sana Pag-ibig Na | Mike Perez |
| 1999 | Ricky Davao | Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya | Ramon |
| 1999 | Romnick Sarmenta | Miguel/Michelle | Miguel/Michelle de la Cruz |
| 1999 | Ryan Eigenmann | Gangland | Kano |
2000s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 2000 | - | - | - |
| 2000 | Ricky Davao | Saranggola | Homer |
| 2000 | Allan Paule | Sa Paraiso ni Efren | Melvin |
| 2000 | Anton Bernardo | Sa Paraiso ni Efren | Efren |
| 2000 | Carlo Aquino | Kahapon May Dalawang Bata | Marlito |
| 2000 | Cesar Montano | Muro Ami | Fredo |
| 2000 | Christopher de Leon | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Timo |
| 2000 | Cris Villanueva | Bayaning 3rd World | Filmmaker 2 |
| 2000 | Lester Llansang | Saranggola | Rex |
| 2001 | - | - | - |
| 2001 | Eddie Garcia | Deathrow | Lolo Sinat |
| 2001 | Carlos Morales | Laro sa Baga | Ding |
| 2001 | Cogie Domingo | Yakapin Mo ang Umaga | Gabby |
| 2001 | Dante Rivero | Azucena | Teban |
| 2001 | Dolphy | Markova: Comfort Gay | Walter Dempster Jr./Walterina Markova |
| 2001 | Johnny Delgado | Tanging Yaman | Danny |
| 2001 | Piolo Pascual | Lagarista | Gregory |
| 2002 | - | - | - |
| 2002 | Joel Torre | Batang West Side | Juan Mijares |
| 2002 | Carlo Aquino | Minsan May Isang Puso | Boyet Palacios |
| 2002 | Cesar Montano | Bagong Buwan | Ahmad Ibn Ismael |
| 2002 | Diether Ocampo | La Vida Rosa | Dado |
| 2002 | Mark Anthony Fernandez | Dos Ekis | Benito |
| 2002 | Paolo Rivero | Live Show | Rolly |
| 2002 | Ricky Davao | Minsan May Isang Puso | Simon Pacheco |
| 2003 | - | - | - |
| 2003 | Jay Manalo | Prosti | Nonoy Laki |
| 2003 | Aga Muhlach | Kailangan Kita | Carl Diesta |
| 2003 | Albert Martinez | Laman | Omar |
| 2003 | Christopher de Leon | Dekada '70 | Julián Bartolome, Sr. |
| 2003 | Ricky Davao | American Adobo | Gerry |
| 2003 | Rudy Fernandez | Diskarte | Jake |
| 2003 | Vhong Navarro | Jologs | Kulas |
| 2003 | Yul Servo | Laman | Dodong |
| 2004 | - | - | - |
| 2004 | Jiro Manio | Magnifico | Magnifico |
| 2004 | Aga Muhlach | Kung Ako na Lang Sana | Vince/Enteng |
| 2004 | Cogie Domingo | Anghel sa Lupa | Benjo |
| 2004 | Kristoffer King | Babae sa Breakwater | Basilio |
| 2005 | - | - | - |
| 2005 | Cesar Montano | Panaghoy sa Suba | Duroy |
| 2005 | Jomari Yllana | Minsan Pa | Jerry |
| 2005 | Pen Medina | Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino | Kadyo |
| 2005 | Piolo Pascual | Milan | Lino |
| 2005 | Ronnie Lazaro | Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino | Fernando |
| 2005 | Yul Servo | Naglalayag | Noah Garcia |
| 2006 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | Robin Padilla | La Visa Loca | Jeff Huson |
| 2006 | Carlo Aquino | Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan | Rey |
| 2006 | Dennis Trillo | Blue Moon | Kyle Pineda |
| 2006 | Jaime Wilson | Big Time | Wilson |
| 2006 | Nathan Lopez | Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros | Maximo Oliveros |
| 2006 | Rhenuel Ordoño | Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong | |
| 2006 | Ricky Davao | Pusang Gala | Boyet |
| 2006 | Yul Servo | Ilusyon | Miguel |
| 2007 | - | - | - |
| 2007 | Mark Gil | Rotonda | |
| 2007 | Rustom Padilla | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh | Ada |
| 2007 | Alchris Galura | Batad: Sa Paang Palay | Ag-ap |
| 2007 | Jett Pangan | Tulad ng Dati | Jett Pangan |
| 2007 | Mario Magallano | Rekados | James |
| 2007 | Ryan Agoncillo | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Jerome/Jed |
| 2007 | Sid Lucero | Donsol | Daniel |
| 2008 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | Jason Abalos | Endo | Leo |
| 2008 | Sid Lucero | Selda | Rommel |
| 2008 | Jerrold Tarog | Confessional | Ryan Pastor |
| 2008 | Roeder Camañag | Death in the Land of Encantos | Benjamin Agusan |
| 2008 | Jinggoy Estrada | Katas ng Saudi | Oca |
| 2008 | Jiro Manio | Tambolista | Jason |
| 2008 | Romnick Sarmenta | Prinsesa | |
| 2008 | Shielbert Manuel | Tribu | Makoy/Sacred Brown Tribe |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2009 | Ronnie Lazaro | Yanggaw | Junior Villacin |
| 2009 | Baron Geisler | Jay | Jay Santiago |
| 2009 | Coco Martin | Daybreak | JP |
| 2009 | Julian Duque | Boses | Onyok |
| 2009 | Neil Ryan Sese | Huling Pasada | |
| 2009 | Paolo Rivero | Daybreak | William |
| 2009 | Perry Dizon | Melancholia | Julian Tomas/Pimp |
| 2009 | Timothy Mabalot | Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay | Adag |
2010s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 2010 | - | - | - |
| 2010 | Lou Veloso | Colorum | Pedro Trinidad |
| 2010 | Alfred Vargas | Colorum | Simon Madriga |
| 2010 | Allen Dizon | Dukot | |
| 2010 | Coco Martin | Kinatay | Peping |
| 2010 | Dwight Gaston | The Arrival | |
| 2010 | Felix Roco | Engkwentro | |
| 2010 | Jacky Woo | Walang Hanggang Paalam | Yoshi Imaizumi |
| 2010 | Joey Paras | Last Supper No. 3 | Wilson Nañawa |
| 2010 | John Lloyd Cruz | In My Life | Noel Villanueva |
| 2010 | Raul Arellano | Himpapawid | |
| 2011 | - | - | - |
| 2011 | Sid Lucero | Muli | Jun Bernabe |
| 2011 | Coco Martin | Noy | Manolo "Noy" Agapito |
| 2011 | Fanny Serrano | Tarima | Roselo |
| 2011 | Joel Torre | Amigo | Rafael |
| 2011 | John Arcilla | Halaw | |
| 2011 | Pen Medina | Layang Bilanggo | Paul |
| 2011 | Perry Dizon | Sheika | Gary |
| 2011 | Ronnie Lazaro | Ishmael | Ishmael |
| 2011 | Sam Milby | Third World Happy | Wesley |
| 2012 | - | - | - |
| 2012 | Paulo Avelino | Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa | Marlon |
| 2012 | Alfred Vargas | Teoriya | |
| 2012 | Bong Cabrera | Sa Ilalim ng Tulay | Nono |
| 2012 | JM de Guzman | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank | Bingbong |
| 2012 | Jess Mendoza | The Natural Phenomenon of Madness | |
| 2012 | Kean Cipriano | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank | Rainier de la Cuesta |
| 2012 | Martin Escudero | Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Remington |
| 2012 | Raymond Bagatsing | Boundary | |
| 2012 | Ronnie Lazaro | Boundary | |
| 2012 | TJ Trinidad | Deadline: The Reign of Impunity | Ross Rivera |
| 2012 | Tirso Cruz III | Bisperas | |
| 2013 | - | - | - |
| 2013 | Jericho Rosales | Alagwa | Robert Lim |
| 2013 | Adrian Sebastian | Baybayin | Bagtik |
| 2013 | Ananda Everingham | Kalayaan | Julian |
| 2013 | Anthony Falcon | Requieme | Joanna |
| 2013 | Bembol Roco | Thy Womb | Bangas-An |
| 2013 | Coco Martin | Sta. Niña | Pol |
| 2013 | Deuel Raynon Ladia | Anac ti Pating | Sixto Mangaoang |
| 2013 | Dominic Roco | Ang Nawawala | Gibson Bonifacio |
| 2013 | Eddie Garcia | Bwakaw | Rene |
| 2013 | JM de Guzman | Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino | |
| 2013 | Joem Bascon | Qwerty | Leo Concepcion |
| 2013 | Kristoffer King | Oros | |
| 2013 | Nico Antonio | Posas | |
| 2014 | - | - | - |
| 2014 | Joel Torre | On the Job | Mario "Tatang" Maghari |
| 2014 | Alex Medina | Babagwa | Greg |
| 2014 | Jhong Hilario | Badil | Lando |
| 2014 | Mark Gil | Philippino Story | Bastian |
| 2014 | Mimi Juareza | Quick Change | Dorina Pineda |
| 2014 | Ping Medina | Transit | Moises |
| 2014 | Sid Lucero | Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan | Fabian |
| 2015 | - | - | - |
| 2015 | Allen Dizon | Magkakabaung | Randy |
| 2015 | Arnold Reyes | Kasal | Sherwin |
| 2015 | Dennis Trillo | The Janitor | Crisanto Espina |
| 2015 | JC Santos | Esprit de Corps | Major Mac Favila |
| 2015 | JM de Guzman | That Thing Called Tadhana | Anthony Lagdameo |
| 2015 | Jericho Rosales | Red | Red |
| 2015 | Nonie Buencamino | Dagitab | Jimmy Tolentino |
| 2015 | Robert Arevalo | Hari ng Tondo | Ricardo Villena |
| 2015 | Robin Padilla | Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo | Andres Bonifacio |
| 2015 | Sandino Martin | Esprit de Corps | Private Abel Sarmiento |
| 2016 | - | - | - |
| 2016 | John Lloyd Cruz | Honor Thy Father | Edgar |
| 2016 | Anthony Falcon | Anino sa Likod ng Buwan | Nando |
| 2016 | Dennis Trillo | Felix Manalo | Felix Manalo |
| 2016 | Francis Guinto | Ari: My Life with a King | Conrado "Dado" Guinto |
| 2016 | Jericho Rosales | #WalangForever | Ethan Isaac |
| 2016 | John Arcilla | Heneral Luna | General Antonio Luna |
| 2016 | John Lloyd Cruz | A Second Chance | Engr. Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales |
| 2016 | Jun Jun Quintana | Water Lemon | Filemon |
| 2016 | Lou Veloso | Da Dog Show | Sergio |
| 2016 | Luis Alandy | Anino sa Likod ng Buwan | Joel |
| 2016 | Ricky Davao | Dayang Asu | Peping |
| 2016 | Sid Lucero | Apocalypse Child | Ford |
| 2017 | - | - | - |
| 2017 | Paolo Ballesteros | Die Beautiful | Trisha Echevarria / Patrick |
| 2017 | Bembol Roco | Pauwi Na | Mang Pepe |
| 2017 | Garry Cabalic | Paglipay | Atan |
| 2017 | Khalil Ramos | 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten | Felix Salonga |
| 2017 | Pepe Smith | Singing in Graveyards | Pepe The Impersonator |
| 2017 | Ronwaldo Martin | Pamilya Ordinaryo | Aries |
| 2017 | Tommy Abuel | Dagsin | Justino |
| 2018 | - | - | - |
| 2018 | Abra | Respeto | Hendrix |
| 2018 | Allen Dizon | Bomba | |
| 2018 | Empoy Marquez | Kita Kita | Tonyo |
| 2018 | Jojit Lorenzo | Changing Partners | Alex |
| 2018 | Justine Samson | Balangiga: Howling Wilderness | |
| 2018 | Noel Comia, Jr. | Kiko Boksingero | |
| 2018 | Nonie Buencamino | Smaller and Smaller Circles | Father Augusto Saenz, SJ |
| 2018 | RS Francisco | Bhoy Intsik | |
| 2018 | Sandino Martin | Changing Partners | Cris |
| 2018 | Timothy Castillo | Neomanila | Toto |
| 2019 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Eddie Garcia | ML | Colonel |
| 2019 | Carlo Aquino | Meet Me in St. Gallen | Jesse |
| 2019 | Christian Bables | Signal Rock | Intoy |
| 2019 | Dante Rivero | Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon | Bene |
| 2019 | Dingdong Dantes | Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story | Sid |
| 2019 | Eddie Garcia | Hintayan ng Langit | Manolo |
| 2019 | Ketchup Eusebio | Mamang | Ferdie |
| 2019 | Miyuki Kamimura | Tanabata's Wife | Tanabata |
| 2019 | Tony Labrusca | ML | Carlo |
| 2019 | Victor Neri | A Short History of a Few Bad Things | Felix Tarongoy |
Multiple awards for Best Actor
;Three awards;Two awards