The Golden Globe for New Star of the Year – Actor was an award given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at their annual Golden Globe Awards.
The award was first introduced at the 6th Golden Globe Awards in 1948, where it was given to actor Richard Widmark for his performance in the 1947 film Kiss of Death.
From 1976 to 1979, the award was called Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture – Male.
From 1980 to 1983, the award was called New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Male.
The final recipient of the award was actor Ben Kingsley for his performance as the title character in the 1982 film Gandhi.