SAG Awards 2022 WINNERS: Thespians recognized on one of television and film's biggest nights

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The 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday is a night celebrating the biggest stars in film and television.But none shined brighter than Troy Kotsur.The 53-year-old actor was the first ever deaf actor to win an individual honor at the SAG Awards as he took home the first award in the Male Actor in a Supporting Role category for his work in CODA.

What a moment: Troy Kotsurwas the first ever deaf actor to win an individual honor at the SAG Awards as he took home the first award in the male actor in a supporting role category for his work in CODA On top:He beat out A-list competition including Ben Affleck ('The Tender Bar'), Bradley Cooper ('Licorice Pizza') , Jared Leto ('House of Gucci'), and Kodi Smit-McPhee ('The Power of the Dog')In the film the talented actor played Frank Rossi, the father of a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) named Ruby (played by Emilia Jones) who is the only hearing person in her deaf family.

When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music by wanting to go to Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents.He beat out A-list competition includingBen Affleck ('The Tender Bar'), Bradley Cooper ('Licorice Pizza'),Jared Leto ('House of Gucci'), and Kodi Smit-McPhee ('The Power of the Dog').Coming into the event Kotsur already made history as he was also the first solo deaf actor to receive an individual SAG Award nomination on top of winning it.

Incredible:The award was presented by Scenes From A Marriage co-stars Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac and the Meza, Arizona native was emotional as he covered his face when his name was announced Kotsur was grateful to be part of the Screen Actors Guild as he opened his speech by.