Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film or Best Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television is an award presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association ( HFPA ) . It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role on a miniseries or motion picture made for television for the calendar year . The award was first presented at the 39th Golden Globe Awards on January 30 , 1982 to Mickey Rooney for his role on '' Bill '' . Performances by actor in a miniseries or television film were originally awarded in the Best Actor – Television Series Drama category before the creation of this category
39th Golden Globe Awards
39th Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film