FAMAS Award for Best Actor
The FAMAS Award for Best Actor is one of the FAMAS Awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award, which are voted on by Palanca Award-winning writers and movie columnists and writers within the industry.
Winners and nominees
The list may be incomplete such as some of the names of the nominees and the roles portrayed especially during the early years of FAMAS Awards.In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.
- Note – The year indicates the awards for the films of that year when those films were originally released. Please refer to the Academy Awards how they label the awards for the films original release date and not the awards ceremony date.
† – indicates the performance was also nominated for the Academy Award
| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 1953 | - | - | - |
| 1953 | Ben Perez | Ang Bagong Umaga | Orang |
| 1954 | - | - | - |
| 1954 | José Padilla Jr. | Huk sa Bagong Pamumuhay | Carding |
| 1955 | - | - | - |
| 1955 | Fred Montilla | Bondying | Bondying |
| 1956 | - | - | - |
| 1956 | Rogelio de la Rosa | Higit sa Lahat | Roberto |
| 1956 | Eddie del Mar | Bandilang Pula | |
| 1956 | José Padilla Jr. | Dakilang Judas | |
| 1956 | José Padilla Jr. | Paltik | |
| 1956 | Danilo Montes | Sanda Wong | |
| 1957 | - | - | - |
| 1957 | Eddie del Mar | Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Jose Rizal | Jose Rizal |
| 1957 | Efren Reyes Sr. | Desperado | |
| 1957 | Ruben Rustia | Haring Tulisan | |
| 1957 | Jaime de la Rosa | Kumander 13 | |
| 1957 | Armando Goyena | Medalyang Perlas | |
| 1958 | - | - | - |
| 1958 | Van de Leon | Taga sa Bato | |
| 1958 | Danilo Montes | Kalibre.45 | |
| 1958 | Efren Reyes Sr. | Kalibre.45 | |
| 1958 | Jose Padilla Jr. | Objective: Patayin si Magsaysay | |
| 1958 | Rogelio de la Rosa | Veronica | |
| 1959 | - | - | - |
| 1959 | Pancho Magalona | Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig | |
| 1959 | Luis Gonzales | Alaala Kita | |
| 1959 | Fred Montilla | Bobby | Bobby |
| 1959 | Romeo Vasquez | Bobby | |
| 1959 | Van de León | Condenado | |
| 1959 | Eddie del Mar | Impyerno sa Paraiso | |
| 1959 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Laban sa Lahat | |
| 1959 | Mario Montenegro | Rebelde | |
| 1959 | Luis Gonzales | Talipandas | |
| 1960 | - | - | - |
| 1960 | Van de Leon | Kamandag | |
| 1960 | Leroy Salvador | Biyaya ng Lupa | Miguel |
| 1960 | Tony Santos | Biyaya ng Lupa | Jose |
| 1960 | Pancho Magalona | Cry Freedom | Marking |
| 1960 | Johnny Montiero | Ang Matatapang Lamang | |
| 1960 | Efren Reyes Sr. | Ang Maton | |
| 1961 | - | - | - |
| 1961 | Efren Reyes Sr. | Kadenang Putik | |
| 1961 | Ronald Remy | Akin ang Paghihiganti | |
| 1961 | Van de León | Gumuhong Bantayog | |
| 1961 | César Ramírez | Huwag Mo Akong Limutin | Arturo |
| 1961 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Walang Daigdig | |
| 1962 | - | - | - |
| 1962 | Leopoldo Salcedo | The Moises Padilla Story | Moises Padilla |
| 1962 | Efren Reyes Sr. | Alaala Kita | |
| 1962 | Eddie del Mar | Noli Me Tangere | Crisostomo Ibarra |
| 1962 | Ronald Remy | Pusong Bakal | Esteban |
| 1962 | Nestor De Villa | Mga Yapak na Walang Bakas | |
| 1963 | - | - | - |
| 1963 | Joseph Estrada | Markang Rehas | |
| 1963 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Ako ang Katarungan | |
| 1963 | Berting Labra | Ano ba Choy | |
| 1963 | Pancho Magalona | El Filibusterismo | Simoun |
| 1963 | Romeo Vasquez | Pitong Kabanalan ng Isang Makasalanan | |
| 1963 | Eddie del Mar | Sino ang Matapang | |
| 1963 | César Ramírez | Suicide Susy | |
| 1963 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Walang Pagkalupig | |
| 1964 | - | - | - |
| 1964 | Eddie Rodriguez | Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang | |
| 1964 | Van de Leon | 3 Mukha ni Pandora | |
| 1964 | Joseph Estrada | Ito ang Maynila | |
| 1964 | Fred Montilla | The Arsenio Lacson Story | Arsenio Lacson |
| 1964 | Nestor de Villa | Naku... Yabang! | |
| 1964 | Robert Arevalo | Sa Atin ang Daigdig | |
| 1964 | Eddie Mesa | Sa Atin ang Daigdig | |
| 1964 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Sigaw ng Digmaan | |
| 1964 | Juancho Gutierez | Tres Kantos | |
| 1964 | George Nader | Zigzag | |
| 1965 | - | - | - |
| 1965 | Joseph Estrada | Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo | Geron Busabos |
| 1965 | Ronald Remy | Kulay Dugo ang Gabi | Dr. Marco |
| 1965 | Zaldy Zshornack | Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso | |
| 1965 | Eddie Rodriguez | Salambao | |
| 1965 | William Sotelo | Scout Rangers | |
| 1966 | - | - | - |
| 1966 | Robert Arevalo | Ang Daigdig ng mga Api | |
| 1966 | Amado Cortez | Dugo sa Pantalan | |
| 1966 | Van de Leon | Maria Cecilia | |
| 1966 | Luis Gonzales | Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story | Ferdinand Marcos |
| 1966 | Eddie Rodriguez | Mila Rosa | |
| 1966 | Dindo Fernando | Paalam sa Kahapon | |
| 1966 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Pilipinas kong Mahal | |
| 1966 | Joseph Estrada | Sapang Palay | |
| 1966 | Conrad Parham | A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino | |
| 1966 | Romeo Vasquez | Sapagkat Ikaw ay Akin | |
| 1967 | - | - | - |
| 1967 | Joseph Estrada | Ito ang Pilipino | Tomas Ronquillo |
| 1967 | Ronald Remy | Flight of the Sparrow | |
| 1967 | Efren Reyes Jr. | Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig | |
| 1967 | Eddie Rodriguez | Ang Iniluluha ko'y Dugo | |
| 1967 | Michael Parsons | The Passionate Strangers | Adam Courtney |
| 1967 | Tony Ferrer | Sabotage | Tony Falcon/Agent X44 |
| 1968 | - | - | - |
| 1968 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Mga Alabok sa Lupa | |
| 1968 | Ric Rodrigo | Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak | Edilberto |
| 1968 | Eddie Rodriguez | Kapag Puso'y Nasugatan | |
| 1968 | Dolphy | Like Father, Like Son: Kung Ano ang Puno Siya ang Bunga | |
| 1968 | Romeo Vasquez | Maruja | Gabriel |
| 1969 | - | - | - |
| 1969 | Eddie Garcia | De Colores | |
| 1969 | Dolphy | Artista ang Aking Asawa | |
| 1969 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Barbaro Cristobal | Barbaro Cristobal |
| 1969 | Joseph Estrada | Galo Gimbal | |
| 1969 | Ric Rodrigo | Igorota | Albert |
| 1969 | Eddie Rodriguez | Kasalanan Kaya? | Luis Enriquez |
| 1969 | Vic Vargas | Kasalanan Kaya? | |
| 1969 | Dindo Fernando | Psycho Maniac | |
| 1969 | Nestor De Villa | Siete Dolores | |
| 1969 | Max Alvarado | Tatak: Sacramentados | |
| 1970 | - | - | - |
| 1970 | Joseph Estrada | Dugo ng Bayani | |
| 1970 | Dante Rivero | Adriana | Renante |
| 1970 | Eddie Rodriguez | Ikaw | |
| 1970 | Dolphy | Pagibig, Masdan Mo ang Ginawa Mo | |
| 1970 | Vic Vargas | Perlas ng Silangan | |
| 1970 | Luis Gonzales | Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig | |
| 1971 | - | - | - |
| 1971 | Eddie Garcia | Tubog sa Ginto | Don Benito |
| 1971 | Eddie Rodriguez | My Little Angel | |
| 1971 | George Estregan | Psycho Sex Killer | |
| 1971 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Santiago | Gonzalo |
| 1971 | Dante Rivero | Wanted: Perfect Mother | Dante |
| 1972 | - | - | - |
| 1972 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Asedillo | Teodoro Asedillo |
| 1972 | Romy Diaz | Buhay na Manika | |
| 1972 | Joseph Estrada | Hukom Bitay | |
| 1972 | Tony Ferrer | I Love Mama, I Love Papa | |
| 1972 | Eddie Garcia | Lumuluha Pati Mga Anghel | Asyong |
| 1972 | Dindo Fernando | Ang Uliran | |
| 1972 | Ray Marcos | Verde | |
| 1973 | - | - | - |
| 1973 | George Estregan | Sukdulan | |
| 1973 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Ang Alamat | Daniel |
| 1973 | Eddie Rodriguez | Babae...Ikaw ang Dahilan | |
| 1973 | Jun Aristorenas | Elias, Basilio at Sisa | Elias |
| 1973 | Joseph Estrada | Kill the Pushers | |
| 1973 | Ramon Revilla | Nardong Putik | Nardong Putik |
| 1973 | Dante Rivero | Villa Miranda | |
| 1974 | - | - | - |
| 1974 | Ramon Revilla | Hulihin si Tiagong Akyat | Tiagong Akyat |
| 1974 | Joseph Estrada | Erap is my Guy | Erap |
| 1974 | Zaldy Zshornack | Hindi na Sisikat ang Araw | |
| 1974 | Eddie Rodriguez | Lalaki, Kasalanan Mo | |
| 1974 | Ramon Zamora | Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko | Pedro Penduko |
| 1974 | Vic Vargas | Nueva Vizcaya | |
| 1974 | Dindo Fernando | Panic | |
| 1975 | - | - | - |
| 1975 | Christopher de Leon | Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang | Junior |
| 1975 | Eddie Rodriguez | Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko | |
| 1975 | Ronaldo Valdez | Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | Rodrigo |
| 1975 | Dolphy | John en Marsha | John Puruntong |
| 1975 | Jun Raquiza' | Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol | |
| 1975 | Joseph Estrada | Manila Connection | |
| 1975 | Lito Anzures | Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa | |
| 1975 | Vic Vargas | Huwag Tularan: Pito ang Asawa Ko | Douglas |
| 1975 | Ramon Revilla | Sunugin ang Samar | |
| 1975 | George Estregan | Ugat | |
| 1976 | - | - | - |
| 1976 | Bembol Roco | Maynila... Sa Kuko ng Liwanang | Julio Madiaga |
| 1976 | Christopher de Leon | Banaue: Stairway to the Sky | Sadek |
| 1976 | Dante Rivero | Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga | |
| 1976 | George Estregan | Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga | |
| 1976 | Eddie Garcia | Mister Mo, Lover Boy ko | |
| 1977 | - | - | - |
| 1977 | Christopher de Leon | Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon | Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo |
| 1977 | Rudy Fernandez | Bitayin si... Baby Ama! | Baby Ama |
| 1977 | Vic Silayan | Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak | |
| 1977 | Dindo Fernando | May Langit ang Bawat nilikha | |
| 1977 | Tommy Abuel | Putik ka man, Sa Alabok Magbalik | |
| 1978 | - | - | - |
| 1978 | Dolphy | Omeng Satanasia | Omeng / Satanasia / Gregory / Angelito |
| 1978 | Joseph Estrada | Bakya mo Neneng | |
| 1978 | George Estregan | Hostage: Hanapin si Batuigas | |
| 1978 | Christopher de Leon | Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig | |
| 1978 | Bembol Roco | Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa | |
| 1979 | - | - | - |
| 1979 | Matt Ranillo III | Isang Ama, Dalawang Ina | |
| 1979 | Dolphy | Ang Tatay kong Nanay | Dioscoro Derecho / Coring |
| 1979 | Rudy Fernandez | Anak sa Una, Kasal sa Ina | |
| 1979 | Christopher de Leon | Lagi na Lamang ba Akong Babae? | Desto |
| 1980 | - | - | - |
| 1980 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Durugin si Totoy Bato | Totoy Bato |
| 1980 | Christopher de Leon | Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan | Julian Makabayan |
| 1980 | Anthony Alonzo | Dakpin si Junior Bumbay | Junior Bumbay |
| 1980 | Ernie Garcia | Pagmamahal mo Buhay Ko | |
| 1980 | Rudy Fernandez | Star | |
| 1981 | - | - | - |
| 1981 | Dindo Fernando | Langis at Tubig | Bobby Jarlego |
| 1981 | Christopher de Leon | Aguila | Mari |
| 1981 | Joseph Estrada | Hoy, Tukso Layuan mo Ako | |
| 1981 | Jay Ilagan | Brutal | Tato |
| 1981 | Christopher de Leon | Taga sa Panahon | |
| 1982 | - | - | - |
| 1982 | Joseph Estrada | Kumander Alibasbas | Cesario Manarang / Kumander Alibasbas |
| 1982 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Ang Maestro | Hernan de Zuniga |
| 1982 | Anthony Alonzo | Hulihin si Pepeng Magtanggol | Pepeng Magtanggol |
| 1982 | Christopher de Leon | Pakawalan Mo Ako | Freddie |
| 1982 | Vic Silayan | Kisapmata | Sgt. Diosdado Carandang |
| 1982 | Rudy Fernandez | Pepeng Shotgun | Pepe Medrano |
| 1982 | Dolphy | Titser's Pet | |
| 1983 | - | - | - |
| 1983 | Anthony Alonzo | Bambang | |
| 1983 | Phillip Salvador | Cain at Abel | Lorenzo |
| 1983 | Dindo Fernando | Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan | Louie |
| 1983 | George Estregan | Lalake Ako | |
| 1983 | Dolphy | My Heart Belongs to Daddy | |
| 1983 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto | Flavio / Panday |
| 1984 | - | - | - |
| 1984 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Umpisahan mo...Tatapusin ko | |
| 1984 | Eddie Garcia | Minsan pa nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | Cenon |
| 1984 | Anthony Alonzo | Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag | |
| 1984 | Christopher de Leon | Broken Marriage | Rene |
| 1984 | Phillip Salvador | Karnal | Narcing |
| 1984 | Ace Vergel | Pieta | Rigor |
| 1984 | Rudy Fernandez | Sumuko ka na Ronquillo | Ronquillo |
| 1985 | - | - | - |
| 1985 | Rudy Fernandez | Pasukin si Waway | Waway |
| 1985 | Phillip Salvador | Baby Tsina | Roy |
| 1985 | Ace Vergel | Basag ang Pula | Fernando |
| 1985 | Chiquito | Lovingly Yours, Helen | Batibot / Caloy |
| 1985 | Bong Revilla | Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat | Noel |
| 1985 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Sigaw ng Katarungan | Alfredo Javier |
| 1986 | - | - | - |
| 1986 | Phillip Salvador | Arturo | |
| 1986 | Christopher de Leon | God Save Me | |
| 1986 | Ace Vergel | Bomba Arienda | Roger 'Bomba' Arienda |
| 1986 | Eddie Garcia | Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | Ven Herrera |
| 1986 | Anthony Alonzo | Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter | Moises Padilla |
| 1986 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Partida | Ben Serrano |
| 1986 | Dindo Fernando | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Jim |
| 1987 | - | - | - |
| 1987 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Muslim.357 | Lt. Jamal |
| 1987 | Ramon Revilla | Cordillera | |
| 1987 | Phillip Salvador | Gabi na, Kumander | |
| 1987 | Rudy Fernandez | Lumuhod ka sa Lupa | Norman |
| 1987 | Edu Manzano | Palimos ng Pag-ibig | Rodel Alcaraz |
| 1987 | Joel Torre | Unfaithful Wife | Fidel |
| 1987 | Richard Gomez | Tuklaw | |
| 1988 | - | - | - |
| 1988 | Rudy Fernandez | Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier | Victor Corpuz |
| 1988 | Phillip Salvador | Balweg: The Rebel Priest | Father Conrado Balweg |
| 1988 | Christopher de Leon | Maging Akin ka Lamang | Andy Abrigo |
| 1988 | Dolphy | Once Upon a Time | Puga |
| 1988 | Tonton Gutierrez | Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? | Val |
| 1989 | - | - | - |
| 1989 | Christopher de Leon | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | |
| 1989 | Ace Vergel | Anak ng Cabron | Donato Rios |
| 1989 | Phillip Salvador | Boy Negro | Boy Negro |
| 1989 | Bong Revilla | Chinatown | |
| 1989 | Ricky Davao | Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit | Dante Cuevas |
| 1989 | Matt Ranillo III | Lorenzo Ruiz... The Saint... A Filipino | Lorenzo Ruiz |
| 1989 | Rudy Fernandez | Sandakot na Bala | |
| 1990 | - | - | - |
| 1990 | Tirso Cruz III | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr |
| 1990 | Rudy Fernandez | Ipaglalaban Ko | |
| 1990 | Bong Revilla | Florencio Diño: Public Enemy No. 1 of Caloocan | Florencio Diño |
| 1990 | Christopher De Leon | Imortal | |
| 1990 | Phillip Salvador | Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police | Joe Pring |
| 1990 | Jestoni Alarcon | Ang Lihim Ng Golden Buddha | Rogelio Roxas |
| 1990 | Ronnie Ricketts | Tatak Ng Isang Api | Geron |
| 1991 | - | - | - |
| 1991 | Christopher De Leon | My Other Woman | |
| 1991 | Rudy Fernandez | Kaaway Ng Batas | Lt. Bobby Sandoval |
| 1991 | Phillip Salvador | Angel Molave | Angel Molave |
| 1991 | Robin Padilla | Barumbado | Eric |
| 1991 | Ronnie Ricketts | Isa-isahin Ko Kayo | |
| 1992 | - | - | - |
| 1992 | Christopher De Leon | Ipagpatawad Mo | |
| 1992 | Rudy Fernandez | Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story | Vincent 'Bingbong' Crisologo |
| 1992 | Eddie Garcia | Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | Boyong Mañalac |
| 1992 | Edu Manzano | Contreras Gang | |
| 1992 | Gabby Concepcion | Una Kang Naging Akin | Nicolas Soriano Adriano III / Darwin |
| 1993 | - | - | - |
| 1993 | Aga Muhlach | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Jason |
| 1993 | Julio Diaz | Bayani | |
| 1993 | Richard Gomez | Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal | David |
| 1993 | Phillip Salvador | Lucio Margallo | Lucio Margallo |
| 1993 | Romnick Sarmenta | Sa Aking Puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story | Marcos 'Bong' Manalang |
| 1994 | - | - | - |
| 1994 | Phillip Salvador | Masahol Pa Sa Hayop | Capt. Tomas Padilla |
| 1994 | Julio Diaz | Sakay | Gen. Macario Sakay |
| 1994 | Rudy Fernandez | Tumbasan Mo Ng Buhay | |
| 1994 | Aga Muhlach | May Minamahal | Carlitos |
| 1994 | Cesar Montano | Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Leonardo Delos Reyes |
| 1995 | - | - | - |
| 1995 | Bong Revilla | Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita | |
| 1995 | Roi Vinzon | Lucas Abelardo | Lucas Abelardo |
| 1995 | Joel Torre | Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil | Ronald Arandia |
| 1995 | Richard Gomez | Maalala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Mike |
| 1995 | Cesar Montano | The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre | |
| 1996 | - | - | - |
| 1996 | Richard Gomez | Dahas | Jake |
| 1996 | Dolphy | Father & Son | Johnny |
| 1996 | Rudy Fernandez | Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo | Carlos |
| 1996 | Phillip Salvador | Pamilya Valderama | |
| 1996 | Aga Muhlach | Sana Maulit Muli | Jerry |
| 1997 | - | - | - |
| 1997 | Eddie Garcia | Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Gen. Valderama |
| 1997 | Edu Manzano | Ama, Ina, Anak | Santi Alvarez |
| 1997 | Cesar Montano | Utol | Jaime |
| 1997 | Phillip Salvador | Hangga't May Hininga | Ellis |
| 1997 | Aga Muhlach | Bayarang Puso | Martin Villanueva |
| 1998 | - | - | - |
| 1998 | Phillip Salvador | Bobby Barbers: Parak | Bobby Barbers |
| 1998 | Richard Gomez | Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin | Mike Reyes |
| 1998 | Eddie Garcia | Mariano Mison....NBI | Mariano Mison |
| 1998 | Wowie De Guzman | Paano Ang Puso Ko? | Ruben |
| 1998 | Christopher De Leon | Nasaan Ang Puso | Dave |
| 1998 | Albert Martinez | Rizal sa Dapitan | Jose Rizal |
| 1999 | - | - | - |
| 1999 | Cesar Montano | Jose Rizal | Jose Rizal |
| 1999 | Rudy Fernandez | Birador | Mike Santana |
| 1999 | Romnick Sarmenta | Miguel/Michelle | Miguel/Michelle de la Cruz |
| 1999 | Eric Quizon | Pusong Mamon | Nick |
| 1999 | Eddie Garcia | Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo | Don Ramon |
| 2000 | - | - | - |
| 2000 | Albert Martinez | Sidhi | Miguel |
| 2000 | Bong Revilla | ' | Henry |
| 2000 | Aga Muhlach | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Andrew Castro |
| 2000 | Cesar Montano | Muro Ami | Fredo |
| 2000 | Ricky Davao | The Kite | Homer |
| 2001 | - | - | - |
| 2001 | Johnny Delgado | Tanging Yaman | Danny |
| 2001 | Dante Rivero | Azucena | Teban |
| 2001 | Albert Martinez | Ika-13 Kapitulo | Cesar Nero |
| 2001 | Cogie Domingo | Deathrow | Sonny |
| 2001 | Dolphy | ' | Walter Dempster Jr./Walterina Markova |
| 2002 | - | - | - |
| 2002 | Armando Goyena | Carmelo Rosales/Lolo Melo | |
| 2002 | Cesar Montano | Bagong Buwan | Ahmad Ibn Ismael |
| 2002 | Albert Martinez | Abakada...Ina | Daniel |
| 2002 | Jomari Yllana | In the Bosom of the Enemy | Diego |
| 2002 | Edu Manzano | Tatarin | Don Paeng |
| 2003 | - | - | - |
| 2003 | Eddie Garcia | Bahid | Lorenzo Lavares |
| 2003 | Fernando Poe Jr. | Batas Ng Lansangan | Major Ruben Medrano |
| 2003 | Rico Yan | Got 2 Believe | Lorenz Montinola |
| 2004 | - | - | - |
| 2004 | Jay Manalo | Bayarán | Jake |
| 2004 | Cesar Montano | Chavit | Chavit Singson |
| 2004 | Eric Quizon | Crying Ladies | Wilson Chua |
| 2004 | Richard Gomez | Filipinas | Samuel Filipinas |
| 2004 | Aga Muhlach | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Vince |
| 2005 | - | - | - |
| 2005 | Piolo Pascual | Milan | Lino |
| 2005 | Cesar Montano | Panaghoy Sa Suba | Duroy |
| 2005 | Yul Servo | Naglalayag | Noah Garcia |
| 2005 | Aga Muhlach | All My Life | Sam |
| 2006 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | Robin Padilla | La Visa Loca | Jess Huson |
| 2006 | Aga Muhlach | Dubai | Raffy |
| 2006 | Marvin Agustin | Kutob | Lemuel |
| 2006 | Jericho Rosales | Nasaan Ka Man | Joven |
| 2006 | Ricky Davao | Mga Pusang Gala | Boyet |
| 2007 | - | - | - |
| 2007 | Cesar Montano | Ligalig | Junior |
| 2007 | Piolo Pascual | Don't Give Up On Us | Vince |
| 2007 | Johnny Delgado | Summer Heat | Mang Rudy |
| 2007 | Jericho Rosales | ' | Manny Pacquiao |
| 2007 | Ryan Agoncillo | Umaaraw, Umuulan | Paolo |
| 2008 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | Jinggoy Estrada | Katas Ng Saudi | Oca |
| 2008 | Piolo Pascual | Paano Kita Iibigin | Lance Monteagundo |
| 2008 | Aga Muhlach | A Love Story | Ian Montes |
| 2008 | John Lloyd Cruz | One More Chance | Popoy |
| 2008 | Bong Revilla | Resiklo | Commander Crisval Sarmiento |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2009 | Allen Dizon | Paupahan | Tonio Torres |
| 2009 | Jericho Rosales | Baler | Celso Resureccion |
| 2009 | John Estrada | Caregiver | Theodore "Teddy" Gonzales |
| 2009 | Richard Gutierrez | For The First Time | Seth Alexander Villaraza |
| 2009 | Polo Ravales | Walang Kawala | Joaquin |
| 2009 | Aga Muhlach | When Love Begins | Benedicto "Ben" Caballero |
| 2010 | - | - | - |
| 2010 | Allen Dizon | Dukot | Junix Etrata |
| 2010 | Ramon "Bong" Revilla | Ang Panday | Flavio |
| 2010 | Gabby Concepcion | I Love You, Goodbye | Dr. Adrian Benitez |
| 2010 | John Lloyd Cruz | In My Life | Noel Villanueva |
| 2010 | Coco Martin | Kinatay | Peping |
| 2010 | Piolo Pascual | Love Me Again | Migo |
| 2010 | John Lloyd Cruz | You Changed My Life | Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro |
| 2011 | - | - | - |
| 2011 | John Lloyd Cruz | Miss You like Crazy | Allan Alvarez |
| 2011 | Coco Martin | Noy | Manolo "Noy" Agapito |
| 2011 | Dennis Trillo | Rosario | Alberto Fernandez |
| 2011 | Bong Revilla | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Agimat |
| 2011 | Vic Sotto | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Enteng Kabisote |
| 2011 | Tirso Cruz III | Sigwa | Oliver |
| 2012 | - | - | - |
| 2012 | ER Ejercito | Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga | |
| 2012 | Noni Buencamino | A Mother's Story | Gerry Santos |
| 2012 | Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. | Ang Panday 2 | Flavio |
| 2012 | Aga Muhlach | In the Name of Love | Emman Toledo/Garry Fernandez |
| 2012 | Derek Ramsay | No Other Woman | Ram Escaler |
| 2012 | Dingdong Dantes | Segunda Mano | Ivan |
| 2012 | TJ Trinidad | The Road | Luis |
| 2013 | - | - | - |
| 2013 | ER Ejercito | El Presidente | Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo |
| 2013 | Derek Ramsay | A Secret Affair | Anton |
| 2013 | Jericho Rosales | Alagwa | Robert Lim |
| 2013 | Dingdong Dantes | One More Try | Edward Mendoza |
| 2013 | Bong Revilla | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Agimat |
| 2013 | Vic Sotto | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Enteng Kabisote |
| 2013 | Coco Martin | Sta. Niña | Pol |
| 2013 | John Lloyd Cruz | The Mistress | Eric "JD" Torres |
| 2014 | - | - | - |
| 2014 | ER Ejercito | Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna | |
| 2014 | Robin Padilla | 10,000 Hours | Gabriel Molino Alcaraz |
| 2014 | Coco Martin | A Moment in Time | Patrick Javier |
| 2014 | Xian Lim | Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? | Alex Prieto |
| 2014 | John Lloyd Cruz | It Takes A Man And A Woman | Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro |
| 2014 | Vic Sotto | My Little Bossings | Victor "Torky" Villanueva |
| 2014 | Gerald Anderson | On the Job | Daniel Benitez |
| 2014 | Piolo Pascual | On the Job | Atty. Francis Coronel, Jr |
| 2014 | Daniel Padilla | ' | Cedrick |
| 2014 | Dingdong Dantes | She's The One | Wacky |
| 2015 | - | - | - |
| 2015 | Allen Dizon | Magkakabaung | Randy |
| 2015 | Jake Vargas | Asintado | Tonio |
| 2015 | Robin Padilla | ' | Andres Bonifacio |
| 2015 | Derek Ramsay | English Only, Please | Julian Parker |
| 2015 | Coco Martin | Feng Shui 2 | Lester Añonuevo |
| 2015 | Rocco Nacino | Hustisya | Atty. Gerald |
| 2015 | Allen Dizon | Kamkam | Johnny |
| 2015 | E.R. Ejercito | Magnum Muslim.357 | Lt. Jamal |
| 2015 | Daniel Padilla | She's Dating the Gangster | Kenji Delos Reyes / Kenneth Delos Reyes |
| 2015 | Piolo Pascual | Starting Over Again | Marco Antonio Villanueva III |
| 2015 | John Lloyd Cruz | The Trial | Ronald Jimenez Jr. |
| 2016 | - | - | - |
| 2016 | Dennis Trillo | Felix Manalo | Felix Y. Manalo |
| 2016 | Coco Martin | You're My Boss | Pong Dalupan |
| 2016 | Daniel Padilla | Crazy Beautiful You | Kiko Alcantara |
| 2016 | Francisco Guinto | Ari: My Life With A King | Conrado 'Kong Dado' Guinto |
| 2016 | James Reid | Para sa Hopeless Romantic | Nikko John Borja |
| 2016 | John Estrada | Tragic Theater | Fr. Nilo Marcelo |
| 2016 | John Lloyd Cruz | A Second Chance | Engr. Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales Jr. |
| 2016 | Paolo Contis | Angela Markado | Gang Leader / Rapist |
| 2016 | Piolo Pascual | Silong | Miguel Cascarro |
| 2016 | Richard Gomez | The Love Affair | Dr. Vince Ramos |
| 2017 | - | - | - |
| 2017 | Daniel Padilla | Elias Antonio | |
| 2017 | Dingdong Dantes | The Unmarried Wife | Geoff Victorio |
| 2017 | Joshua Garcia | Vince and Kath and James | Michael Vincent "Vince" Arcilla |
| 2017 | Joem Bascon | Kusina | Peles |
| 2017 | Sandino Martin | Ringgo: The Dog Shooter | Ringgo |
| 2018 | - | - | - |
| 2018 | Allen Dizon | Bomba | |
| 2018 | Justine Samson | Balangiga: Howling Wilderness | |
| 2018 | Jojit Lorenzo | Changing Partners | Alex |
| 2018 | Noel Comia | Kiko Boksingero | |
| 2018 | Joshua Garcia | Love You to the Stars and Back | Caloy |
| 2018 | Timothy Castillo | Neomanila | Toto |
| 2018 | Abra | Respeto | Hendrix |
| 2018 | Dingdong Dantes | Seven Sundays | Bryan "Bry" Bonifacio |
| 2018 | Nonie Buencamino | Smaller and Smaller Circles | Father Augusto Saenz, SJ |
| 2018 | Bembol Roco | What Home Feels Like | Antonio |
| 2019 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Eddie Garcia | ML | |
| 2019 | Victor Neri | A Short History of A Few Bad Things | |
| 2019 | Alwyn Uytingco | Asuang | |
| 2019 | Carlo Aquino | Exes Baggage | Nix Cabangon |
| 2019 | Christian Bables | Signal Rock | |
| 2019 | Daniel Padilla | The Hows Of Us | Primo |
| 2019 | Dante Rivero | Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon | Bene |
| 2019 | JM De Guzman | Kung Paano Siya Nawala | Lio |
| 2019 | James Reid | Never Not Love You | Gio Smith |
| 2019 | Mon Confiado | El Peste | Abner |
| 2019' | Ybes Bagadiong | Dog Days'' |
Superlatives
- Eddie Garcia won the award more than any actors with six wins. Joseph Estrada, Fernando Poe Jr. and Christopher De Leon have also won the award five times. All four of them are inducted to the FAMAS Hall of Fame.
- Three actors have won the award consecutively. They are Christopher De Leon, Allen Dizon, and ER Ejercito