The Empire Award for Best British Actor was an Empire Award presented annually by the British film magazine Empire to honor a British actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry.
Winners were voted by the readers of Empire magazine.
Paddy Considine was the last winner in this category for his role in Dead Man's Shoes.
appears in parentheses after the awards year, linked to the article (if any) on that ceremony.
The following individuals received two or more Best British Actor awards: The following individuals received two or more Best British Actor nominations: