Breakthrough Performance Award

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The Saturn Award for Best Breakthrough Performance is presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, in conjunction with their annual award-ceremony.

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Recipients

Below is a list of recipients and the year the award was presented:

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References

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