This article lists the winners and nominees for the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.

The award recognized an actor who delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role within the given eligible period.

Other multiple winners include Chiwetel Ejiofor & Chadwick Boseman.

Washington also became the first person to earn multiple nominations in the same year for The Book of Eli & Unstoppable at the 11th Annual Black Reel Awards.

Samuel L. Jackson & Don Cheadle are tied as the most nominated actors in this category without a win.