SAG Awards: “Slumdog,”Penn, Streep, Ledger, And “30 Rock”

Low-budget underdog “Slumdog Millionaire” continued its unlikely run winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for best cast of a motion picture, following top honors at the Golden Globes and the Producers Guild Awards.

Sean Penn won the lead-actor award for his mesmerizing portrayal of slain gay-rights leader Harvey Milk in “Milk.” The notoriously outspoken star opened his acceptance speech by saying: “Thank you and good evening, comrades,” sparking laughter. “That was for (Bill) O’Reilly”…

As anticipated, Heath Ledger posthumously won the supporting-actor award for his unpredictable turn as the Joker. He drew a standing ovation from his fellow actors. He’s already won a Golden Globe for his inspired performance and continues to look unbeatable at the Oscars.

SAG’s version of best actress went to Meryl Streep for her judgmental nun in “Doubt.”

And Kate Winslet continues to rack up the honors for her supporting performance as a former Nazi concentration camp guard in “The Reader.” She already has a Golden Globe for the part and is up for lead-actress at the Academy Awards.

On the television side, “30 Rock” swept with wins for comedy series cast, Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey. TV drama honors went to the cast of “Mad Men,” Hugh Laurie (“House”) and Sally Field (“Brothers & Sisters”).

Below is the full winners list:

** FILM**

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Slumdog Millionaire

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Sean Penn – Milk

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Meryl Streep – Doubt

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Kate Winslet – The Reader

**TV**

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Paul Giamatti – “John Adams”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Laura Linney – “John Adams”

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Hugh Laurie – “House M.D.”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Sally Field – “Brothers and Sisters”

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin – “30 Rock”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Tina Fey – “30 Rock”

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
“Mad Men”

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
“30 Rock”