The Saturn Awards were first presented in 1972.

William Shatner was the first recipient of the Saturn Award for Best Actor for his role in the film \"Star Trek: The Motion Picture\".

2001: A Space Odyssey won the first Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

Julie Christie was the first recipient of the Saturn Award for Best Actress for her role in the film \"Fahrenheit 451\".

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory won the first Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film.

Leonard Nimoy was the first recipient of the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film \"Star Trek: The Motion Picture\".

Night of the Living Dead won the first Saturn Award for Best Horror Film.

Ruth Gordon was the first recipient of the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film \"Rosemary's Baby\".

Solaris won the first Saturn Award for Best International Film.

Stanley Kubrick was the first recipient of the Saturn Award for Best Director for his work on the film \"2001: A Space Odyssey\".

2001: A Space Odyssey won the first Saturn Award for Best Screenplay.

John Williams was the first recipient of the Saturn Award for Best Music for his work on the film \"Jaws\".

2001: A Space Odyssey won the first Saturn Award for Best Special Effects.

Theoni V. Aldredge was the first recipient of the Saturn Award for Best Costume Design for her work on the film \"The Great Gatsby\".

Planet of the Apes won the first Saturn Award for Best Make-Up.