Gold Derby TV Awards 2023: Know The Nominations, Winners, Performer of the Year
by Aishwarya R
Updated Aug 17, 2023
Gold Derby TV Awards 2023
The 20th Annual Gold Derby TV Awards, dedicated to celebrating the finest accomplishments in television and streaming programs spanning from June 2022 to May 2023, saw participation from a global community of over 1,400 registered Gold Derby users who played a pivotal role in determining the deserving winners.
Enthusiasts of television from around the world engaged in this prestigious event, expressing their opinions and preferences through their votes. This collective effort by the diverse Gold Derby user base showcased the significance of these awards in recognizing excellence within the television landscape.
Spanning various categories encompassing genres, performances, and creative contributions, the awards encompassed a comprehensive view of the television industry's brilliance during the designated period. From outstanding drama and comedy series to exceptional performances by lead and supporting actors and actresses, each category represented a facet of the dynamic and evolving television narrative.
The involvement of the Gold Derby community brought an interactive dimension to the awards. By sharing their predictions, insights, and preferences, the users contributed to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the event. Their collective expertise and passion for television elevated the awards beyond a mere accolade ceremony, turning it into an engaging and participatory celebration of the medium.
Ultimately, the 20th Annual Gold Derby TV Awards stand as a testament to the ongoing dialogue and appreciation for television as an art form. The collaboration between the Gold Derby community and the wider industry highlights the impact of television on culture and society, and the awards serve as a platform to honor the dedicated individuals who contribute to its ever-evolving landscape.
Nominations of Gold Derby TV Awards 2023
Here is a Nominations of Gold Derby TV Awards 2023:-
DRAMA SERIES
“Andor”
“Bad Sisters”
“Better Call Saul”
“House of the Dragon”
“The Last of Us”
“Peaky Blinders”
X — “Succession”
“The White Lotus”
DRAMA ACTRESS
Christine Baranski, “The Good Fight”
Emma D’Arcy, “House of the Dragon”
Sharon Horgan, “Bad Sisters”
Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets”
Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”
X — Sarah Snook, “Succession”
DRAMA ACTOR
Paddy Considine, “House of the Dragon”
X — Kieran Culkin, “Succession”
Cillian Murphy, “Peaky Blinders”
Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”
Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
Jeremy Strong, “Succession”
DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus”
Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”
Anne-Marie Duff, “Bad Sisters”
Meghann Fahy, “The White Lotus”
Lesley Manville, “The Crown”
Aubrey Plaza, “The White Lotus”
X — Rhea Seehorn, “Better Call Saul”
J. Smith-Cameron, “Succession”
DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTOR
Claes Bang, “Bad Sisters”
Ismael Cruz Cordova, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”
Giancarlo Esposito, “Better Call Saul”
X — Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession”
Alan Ruck, “Succession”
Will Sharpe, “The White Lotus”
Alexander Skarsgard, “Succession”
Matt Smith, “House of the Dragon”
DRAMA GUEST ACTRESS
Hiam Abbass, “Succession”
Melanie Lynskey, “The Last of Us”
Carrie Preston “The Good Fight”
Fiona Shaw, “Andor”
Anna Torv, “The Last of Us”
X — Harriet Walter, “Succession”
DRAMA GUEST ACTOR
Murray Bartlett, “The Last of Us”
Bryan Cranston, “Better Call Saul”
James Cromwell, “Succession”
X — Nick Offerman, “The Last of Us”
Prasanna Puwanarajah, “The Crown”
Andy Serkis, “Andor”
DRAMA EPISODE
COMEDY SERIES
“Abbott Elementary”
“Barry”
X — “The Bear”
“Dead to Me”
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
“Only Murders in the Building”
“Reservation Dogs”
“Ted Lasso”
COMEDY ACTRESS
Christina Applegate, “Dead to Me”
Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
X — Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
Bridget Everett, “Somebody Somewhere”
Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”
Natasha Lyonne, “Poker Face”
COMEDY ACTOR
Bill Hader, “Barry”
Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”
Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
X — Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, “Reservation Dogs”
COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Gwendoline Christie, “Wednesday”
X — Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Sarah Goldberg, “Barry”
Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary”
Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”
Lisa Ann Walter, “Abbott Elementary”
COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTOR:
X — Anthony Carrigan, “Barry”
Phil Dunster, “Ted Lasso”
Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”
James Marsden, “Dead to Me”
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
Chris Perfetti, “Abbott Elementary”
Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
COMEDY GUEST ACTRESS:
Ayo Edebiri, “Abbott Elementary”
Hong Chau, “Poker Face”
X — Taraji P. Henson, “Abbott Elementary”
Stephanie Hsu, “Poker Face”
Judith Light, “Poker Face”
Shirley MacLaine, “Only Murders in the Building”
COMEDY GUEST ACTOR:
Jon Bernthal, “The Bear”
James Caverly, “Only Murders in the Building”
Luke Kirby, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Nathan Lane, “Only Murders in the Building”
Zahn McClarnon, “Reservation Dogs”
X — Pedro Pascal, “Saturday Night Live”
COMEDY EPISODE:
LIMITED SERIES:
TV MOVIE:
LIMITED/MOVIE ACTRESS:
Emily Blunt, “The English”
Jessica Chastain, “George and Tammy”
Dominique Fishback, “Swarm”
Elizabeth Olsen, “Love and Death”
Bel Powley, “A Small Light”
X — Ali Wong, “Beef”
LIMITED/MOVIE ACTOR:
Taron Egerton, “Black Bird”
Evan Peters, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
Chaske Spencer, “The English”
Ben Whishaw, “This Is Going to Hurt”
X — Steven Yeun, “Beef”
LIMITED/MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
LIMITED/MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Domhnall Gleeson, “The Patient”
X — Paul Walter Hauser, “Black Bird”
Richard Jenkins, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
Joseph Lee, “Beef”
Ray Liotta, “Black Bird”
Young Mazino, “Beef”
Bowen Yang, “Fire Island”
VARIETY SCRIPTED SERIES:
“A Black Lady Sketch Show”
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”
X — “Saturday Night Live”
VARIETY TALK SERIES:
COMPETITION PROGRAM:
REALITY HOST:
Nicole Byer, “Nailed It”
X — RuPaul Charles, “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
Alan Cumming, “The Traitors”
Fab 5, “Queer Eye”
Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph, “Baking It”
Jeff Probst, “Survivor”
ANIMATED PROGRAM:
“Big Mouth”
“Bob’s Burgers”
X — “Harley Quinn”
“Rick and Morty”
“The Simpsons”
“Star Trek: Lower Decks”
PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
Jessica Chastain
Jennifer Coolidge
Kieran Culkin
Bob Odenkirk
X — Pedro Pascal
Sarah Snook
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
Milly Alcock
Emma D’Arcy
X — Ayo Edebiri
Sabrina Impacciatore
Will Sharpe
Chaske Spencer
ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR:
“Abbott Elementary”
“Bad Sisters”
“Better Call Saul”
“Reservation Dogs”
X — “Succession”
“The White Lotus”
Top Nominee of Gold Derby TV Awards 2023
"Succession" took the spotlight at these awards, emerging as the leading contender with a remarkable 14 nominations spanning nine different categories. The show's exceptional performance translated into tangible success, as it secured more awards than any other program. The series clinched victory in seven categories, underscoring its dominance and acclaim.
Among its notable wins were the coveted title of Best Drama Series, a recognition it secured for the second time. Additionally, Kieran Culkin's portrayal earned him the title of Best Drama Actor, a significant achievement following his prior win in the supporting category the previous year. Adding to the triumph, Sarah Snook, a first-time winner, earned the accolade for Best Drama Actress, further highlighting the show's depth of talent.
Interestingly, "Succession" found itself competing against itself in multiple categories, which is a testament to its exceptional quality across different aspects. While the show experienced victory in most of these instances, there were two categories where it conceded the win to other outstanding contenders. "Better Call Saul" managed to secure the title of Best Drama Supporting Actress, with Rhea Seehorn's performance earning her this accolade. Furthermore, "The Last of Us" brought victory in the category of Best Drama Guest Actor, with Nick Offerman's performance receiving deserved recognition.
"Succession"'s prominence at these awards, marked by its impressive number of nominations and subsequent victories, underscores its status as a standout in the television landscape. The show's triumphs, including repeat victories and acknowledgment of remarkable performances, solidify its position as a force to be reckoned with in the realm of television excellence.
Winners of Gold Derby TV Awards 2023
In the comedy category, a rather unexpected turn of events unfolded as the nominations leader, "Abbott Elementary," boasting an impressive 10 nominations, fell short of claiming the ultimate prize. While the show did secure wins for its lead actress, Quinta Brunson, and guest actress Taraji P. Henson, it was the dramedy "The Bear" that emerged triumphant, earning the esteemed title of Best Comedy Series through the consensus of our user community.
"The Bear" not only clinched the prestigious award for Best Comedy Series but also achieved victories in several other significant categories. Jeremy Allen White's remarkable performance earned him the title of Best Comedy Actor, highlighting his talent and contribution to the show's overall success. Additionally, Ayo Edebiri's exceptional portrayal secured her the accolade for Best Comedy Supporting Actress, an accomplishment further magnified by her simultaneous win of the Breakthrough Performer of the Year award. Furthermore, the show's excellence was underscored by its triumph in the Best Comedy Episode category for the episode titled "Review."
Shifting to the long-form categories, "Beef" emerged as the standout winner, securing victories in multiple key areas. The show achieved recognition as the Best Limited Series, and both Ali Wong and Steven Yeun were celebrated with awards for their exceptional performances. Ali Wong was crowned the Best Movie/Limited Actress, while Steven Yeun claimed the title of Best Movie/Limited Actor.
Supporting roles in the long-form category were also acknowledged, with Niecy Nash-Betts earning recognition for her role in "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," and Paul Walter Hauser receiving accolades for his performance in "Black Bird." In addition, "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" earned the distinction of being named the Best TV Movie.
These awards revealed a captivating blend of surprises and well-deserved recognitions across various genres and categories. From the unexpected successes of "The Bear" in the comedy realm to the triumphant sweep of "Beef" in the long-form categories, these outcomes showcased the depth of talent and storytelling prowess within the world of television.
Gold Derby's 2023 Performer of the Year Goes To
The most coveted individual award, Performer of the Year, was bestowed upon Pedro Pascal, a testament to his remarkable impact throughout the TV season. This prestigious accolade celebrates a performer's overarching influence on the television landscape. Pedro Pascal's outstanding contributions in both "The Last of Us" and his hosting of "Saturday Night Live" were pivotal in securing this recognition.
Notably, he also clinched the title of Best Comedy Guest Actor for his appearance on "Saturday Night Live." His accomplishments extended beyond these roles, as his Emmy-nominated narration for the nature program "Patagonia" further solidified his claim to this prize. This victory marked his first in this category, adding to his illustrious career achievements with a total of four Gold Derby TV Awards.
His earlier wins encompassed Best Drama Guest Actor and Best Drama Guest Actor of the Decade (2010-2019) for his impactful portrayal in "Game of Thrones." Pedro Pascal's diverse and exceptional performances have left an indelible mark on the television landscape, making him a worthy recipient of the Performer of the Year award.
Gold Derby TV Awards 2023 - FAQs
The Gold Derby TV Awards are an annual event that recognizes outstanding achievements in the television industry. Organized by Gold Derby, a prominent entertainment website, these awards honor the best performances, shows, and creative contributions in television and streaming programs.
The winners of the Gold Derby TV Awards are determined through a combination of user predictions and votes from the Gold Derby community. Registered users of the website participate by sharing their predictions and casting their votes in various categories, making it an interactive and engaging process.
The Gold Derby TV Awards cover a wide range of categories, including Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Best Lead Actor and Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Writing, Best Directing, and more. These categories aim to honor various aspects of television production and performance.
The Gold Derby community plays a significant role in influencing the awards. Users of the website share their predictions, opinions, and votes for their favorite nominees, contributing to the overall consensus on winners. This unique approach reflects the collective insights and preferences of dedicated television enthusiasts.
The Gold Derby TV Awards stand out for their interactive and community-driven nature. While other industry awards rely on panels of experts or industry professionals, these awards incorporate the predictions and preferences of a passionate user community, creating a distinct and engaging celebration of television excellence.