Think of switching roles as leading and supporting actors in a film.

Mind you, on the subject of supporting actors, it's a strong category this year.

We're taking a leading role in this and our traditional partners are almost supporting actors.

Also recognized were director Susan Stroman and three of the show's featured, or supporting actors.

They've watched the films so many times and recognize the supporting actors, actresses and the locations.

The supporting actors are expert at grabbing attention.

There were no supporting actors in Trainspotting.

All of the supporting actors -including Jesse L. Martin, Noah Bean, Bruce Altman and Maryann Plunkett -contribute sharp portrayals.

It's a sin what happens to these supporting actors through the years where they can barely exist on the pay they get.

True maturity, though, can only come once we realise that we may not even rank as supporting actors -and make our peace with that.

Chosen by the Guide's film writers, the prizes for the 23 best supporting actors of 2013 go to … Who have we missed?

Supporting actors Lucy Liu, Gregg Henry and Maria Bello all do fine work.

Supporting actors from Breaking Bad, The Office, and more are doing pretty well at landing pilots.

Supporting actors Pruitt Taylor Vince and Frances Conroy make a vivid impression but have too little to do.