JOSH BROLIN: I love it, Tess is telling me, 47 actors, don’t forget the little actors. [in “little” actor voice] “I would like to accept this from… ” [laughter] This is Javier Bardem’s 497th award. It’s sad. It’s sad for the rest of us.
I’d like to say, thank you, this was a very big cast and there’s very few of us up here. And like Tess says, there were 47 people in this cast, each and every one making this the movie that it has become.
And it is a risky movie, and it’s nice to have risky movies now, you know? Especially this year, I think it’s a cornucopia of change, and it’s about story now. [applause] And the studio system is backfiring, awfully, and it’s fun for us actors. So, I’d like to say thank you to SAG. I’d like to say thank you to the ever so passionate Scott Rudin, who’s wonderful, [applause] who embraces a film as it should be embraced. To John Lesher. [applause]
WOODY HARRELSON: Coen Brothers.
JOSH BROLIN: Who? The Coen Brothers. I’m taking my time, man. This is my frickin’ moment. [laughter] All right? Back off, Woody. [laughter]
WOODY HARRELSON: Please rant.
JOSH BROLIN: Who else? “Please rant.” Okay. And Miramax, thank you so much .
You know, this is – the Coen Brothers are freaky little people, you know? And we did a freaky little movie, whether you like the ending or not. [laughter] [applause] So, thank you. [applause]
Transcript of Daniel Day-Lewis
There Will Be Blood
Thank you. I’m very, very proud of this. Thank you so much for giving it to me. And I’m very proud to be included in that group of wonderful actors this year.
You know, for as long as I can remember, the thing that gave me a sense of wonderment, of renewal, the thing that teased me with the question, how is such a thing possible, and then dare you to go back into the arena of one more time, with longing and self-doubt, jostling in the balance, it’s always been the work of other actors. And there are many actors in this room tonight, including my fellow nominees, who have given that sense of regeneration and…
Heath Ledger gave it to me. [applause] In “Monster’s Ball,” that character that he created, it seemed to be almost like an unformed being, retreating from themselves, retreating from his father, from his life, even retreating from us, and yet we wanted to follow him, and yet we’re scared to follow him almost. It was unique. And then, of course, in “Brokeback Mountain,” he was unique, he was perfect. [applause]
And that scene in the trailer at the end of the film is as moving as anything that I think I’ve ever seen. And I’d like to dedicate this to Heath Ledger. So, thank you very much. Thank you so much. [applause]
Thank you very much indeed for this. It’s lovely to receive an award from your own union. Especially at a time when they’re being so forcefully reminded how important unions are. [applause/cheers]
I’d like to share this with many people, my fellow actors, Gordon, Olympia, Michael, the whole cast of our film, all of whom were so brilliant, down to the tiniest one. Our three producers, Jennifer, Danny, Simone, our cool Canadian crew – it did snow a lot… Oh, my acting coach, brilliant Australian, Lindy Davies. And, of course, I mustn’t forget Adam, from Lionsgate, who more or less pushed me up onto this stage, which is a minor miracle.
But, of course, the person who this really belongs to is the divine Sarah – Sarah Polley. [applause]
Our writer and director. Sarah, without your tenacious direction, and the beautiful words you put into my mouth, in the dialogue, I wouldn’t be holding this here. So, this really does belong to you, and I might allow you a “little” peek. [laughter] And if I’ve forgotten anybody, well, it’s just that I’m still in character. [laughter]
Transcript of Javier Bardem
No Country For Old Men
My grandparents were actors in a time when actors were not allowed to be buried on sacred land, because they were homosexuals and prostitutes. So, it’s been a long way to come here, and that’s something we the actors should apply to ourselves. [applause] I’ve been very lucky tonight because somebody thought that I could be included among these extraordinary actors: the great Tommy Lee Jones, Hal Holbrook, Casey Affleck, Tom Wilkinson, whose performances will stay with us forever. But to receive this is totally unbelievable, and I’m a Spanish actor, and we welcome this award with all of you – from all of you. It’s more than I can express in words.
I want to share this with my very good friend, Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee, and Kelly Macdonald, and with a great cast of “No Country For Old Men.” And to dedicate it to the Coen Brothers who ultimately are responsible for all of this. Thank you guys for hiring me, and thank you for taking the hard work of choosing the good takes, instead of the ones that I was really – I mean, where I really sucked. [laughter] Thank you very much for that. And thank you to Scott Rudin, Paramount Vantage, and Miramax for allowing me to be part of this, but especially to Screen Actors Guild for this beautiful privilege.
Thank you. [applause]
Outstanding Performance by a
Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Cast of Hal Holbrook
Into The Wild
Transcript of Hal Holbrook
Into The Wild
Outstanding Performance by a
Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Cast of Tommy Lee Jones
No Country For Old Men
Transcript of Tommy Lee Jones
No Country For Old Men
RUBY DEE: Oh, thank you. And it’s heavy, too. Well, this is my first time holding one of these boys. Well, what an exciting time to be an actor, in the first place, and also to be in such a film as “American Gangster.” And working with my good friend, Denzel, and with the people I’m seated with here now, like Cuba Gooding, Jr., who’s here with me now. And I saw so many in the company – Roger Guenveur Smith – anyway, and Russell Crowe, and also to work with a director like Ridley Scott. In a film that took place where I was born, with some of the very streets, as part of the picture. [laughs] And I found that intriguing… [laughter] It reminded me of all the things that happened in that time. And the realities that informed that film were astonishing.
And part of me forever came from that place, and that place comes from me, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to have been part of “American Gangster.” And I thank the Screen Actors Guild so much for this award. It is… [applause] I accept it also for my husband, Ossie, because I think, you know, he’s working on things up there. [laughs] [applause]
And also, I can’t believe that last year we won a Grammy for our autobiography, "In The Spoken Word," and now this marvelous award for an “American Gangster.” And I’ve dug up things of his and published a book of his, and it’s going well. So, I’m feeling very, very, very lucky. Thank you. [applause]
