This is a list of the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
2026 winner: Owen Cooper
Matthew Macfadyen was the first recipient of the award in 2010 for Criminal Justice. He also won in 2022 and 2024 for Succession.
Martin Freeman won for Sherlock in 2011. He also won a Primetime Emmy Award for the series.
Andrew Scott won for Sherlock in 2012
The 2024 British Academy Television Awards ceremony was held on 12 May 2024 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, to recognise the excellence in British television of 2023. The ceremony was hosted by
Timothy Spall, Best Actor winner
Sarah Lancashire, Best Actress winner
Jasmine Jobson, Best Supporting Actress winner