By turn dashing, vulnerable and wryly funny as the young Prince Albert, Friend, previously best known as Keira Knightley's real - life arm candy, emerged as the year's most
unexpected breakthrough actor — and sealed the deal with a sly turn opposite Michelle Pfeiffer in «Chéri.»
Best Feature: Birdman or (The
Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Best Actress: Julianne Moore in Still Alice Best
Actor: Michael Keaton in Birdman or (The
Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Best Documentary: Citizenfour
Breakthrough Actor: Tessa Thompson in Dear White People Bingham Ray
Breakthrough Director Award: Ana Lily Amirpour for A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Gotham Independent Film Audience Award: Boyhood