CLARENCE DERWENT AWARD. In 1945 actor Clarence Derwent (1884–1959) founded the award that bears his name; it is given for the best actor and actress in a nonfeatured role. Each year two awards are made in New York and, since 1948, two in London. The award consists of a $500 stipend to the American winners and £50 to the British winners.
Past American winners of the award have included Judy Holliday , Barbara Bel Geddes , Tom Ewell , Lou Gilbert , Ray Walston...