The phrase "actor trophy" refers to an award given to a talented or outstanding actor for their performance in a play, movie, or TV show. It is like a special prize or recognition of their acting abilities. Full definition
Prior to their Oscar wins in respective categories, 12 Years a Slave took best feature, Matthew McConaughey took best actor for Dallas Buyers Club, Cate Blanchett won best actress for Blue Jasmine, Jared Leto took the best supporting actor trophy for Dallas Buyers Club, Lupita Nyong» o won best supporting actress for 12 Years a Slave as well as the film's screenwriter John Ridley for best screenplay. (deadline.com)
In the last two years, wins in key categories at the Indie Spirits have also synced with the Oscars: At the 2014 ceremony, 12 Years a Slave took best feature, Matthew McConaughey took best actor for Dallas Buyers Club, Cate Blanchett won best actress for Blue Jasmine, Jared Leto took the best supporting actor trophy for Dallas Buyers Club, Lupita Nyong» o won best supporting actress for 12 Years a Slave as well as the film's screenwriter John Ridley for best screenplay. (deadline.com)
Redmayne won the best actor trophy at last year's Academy Awards for portraying Stephen Hawking in «The Theory of Everything.» (chicagotribune.com)