The SAG Awards, which are decided exclusively by actors, are distinguished from the Globes, which are chosen by a group of about 80 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. 

The five 'film' SAG awards is also said to set the stage for the Oscars, voted by about 8,000 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Oscars take place in a few weeks time.

Daniel Day-Lewis, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence and Claire Danes were among some of the stars who picked up awards last night. Once again, however, it was Ben Affleck who stole the show with his film Argo.

Downton Abbey also picked up a prize for Best Drama with the Lifetime Achievement Award going to veteran actor Dick van Dyke. Here is the full list of all the winners:

Outstanding Ensemble in a Motion Picture: "Argo"

Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role: Daniel Day-Lewis, "Lincoln"

Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role: Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook"

Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Tommy Lee Jones, "Lincoln"

Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Anne Hathaway, "Les Miserables"

Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series: "Downton Abbey"

Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a TV Series: "Game of Thrones"

Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series: Claire Danes, "Homeland"

Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series: "Modern Family"

Outstanding Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: Julianne Moore, "Game Change"

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: "Skyfall"

Lifetime Achievement Award: Dick van Dyke

Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Tina Fey, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: Kevin Costner, "Hatfields & McCoys"