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Best Actress in a Leading Role is a British Academy Film Award presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding leading performance in a film. ⁕From 1952-1967, there were two Best Actress awards presented, Best British Actress and Best Foreign Actress. ⁕From 1968-1984, the two awards merged into one award known...  MORE

Best Actress in a Leading Role is a British Academy Film Award presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding leading performance in a film. ⁕From 1952-1967, there were two Best Actress awards presented, Best British Actress and Best Foreign Actress. ⁕From 1968-1984, the two awards merged into one award known as Best Actress. ⁕From 1985-present, the award has been known by its current name of Best Actress in a leading role. In the list below, the winners from 1952-1967, won the award for Best Foreign Actress. For the winners of Best British Actress, see BAFTA Award for Best British Actress. † - indicates the performance also won the Academy Award ‡ - indicates the performance was also nominated for the Academy Award LESS