Courtney B. Vance has acquitted himself well.

What a year, he said while accepting the award at the 22nd annual ceremony Sunday in Los Angeles.

The Critics Choice Award is Vances first, on his first nomination.

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Earlier this year, he also won the equivalent Emmy Award.

In aninterview withVarietyin February, Vance said the most challenging aspect was figuring out a way into the role.

Johnnie Cochran is an overwhelming kind of guy, he said.

So I just began with his life.