Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Joseph Estrada received the award for his role in Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa and it is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry.
Winners and nominees
| Key | Explanation |
| Indicates the winning actor |
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Multiple awards for Best Actor
Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival, there have been actors in a leading role who received multiple Awards for Best Actor. As of 2015, 7 actors have received two or more Best Actor awards.| Actor | Record Set | First year awarded | Recent year awarded |
| Christopher de Leon | 7 | 1976 | 2008 |
| Cesar Montano | 3 | 1998 | 2006 |
| Anthony Alonzo | 3 | 1983 | 1987 |
| Derek Ramsay | 2 | 2014 | 2017 |
| Dingdong Dantes | 2 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Dolphy | 2 | 1990 | 2010 |
| Eric Quizon | 2 | 1991 | 2003 |
| Aga Muhlach | 2 | 1992 | 1993 |