71st Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
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Television Academy Throwback: Alex Blue Davis
Actor Alex Blue Davis discusses how his role of Dr. Casey Parker in Grey's Anatomy has helped make space for transgender characters to be more well-rounded, as their defining trait isn't being transgender, it's only one part of their character.
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Television Academy Throwback: Donald Glover
In 2017, Donald Glover won for both Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Director for a Comedy Series for Atlanta. He was the first Black actor to win the Director category.
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Television Academy Throwback: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
In 2017, Julia Louis-Dreyfus broke the Emmy record for most awards won for a single role for her portrayal of Selina Meyer in Veep, totaling six Emmy wins for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
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Jeremy Allen White: 75th Emmy Awards Winnerview
Jeremy Allen white from The Bear talk to Albert Lawrence backstage at the 75th Emmy Awards after winning the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
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Opening Monologue: 75th Emmy Awards
The opening monologue by Anthony Anderson, host of the 75th Emmy Awards
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Watch the 75th Emmy Awards on FOX
Don't miss Television's Biggest Night, Monday, Jan 15 on FOX.
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Watch the 75th Emmy Awards on FOX
Don't miss Television's Biggest Night, Monday, Jan 15 on FOX.
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Television Academy Throwback: Ted Danson
At the 42nd Emmy Awards, Ted Danson wins in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series — memorably presented by the Simpsons — after being nominated 7 years straight for his portrayal of Sam Malone in Cheers.
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How an Emmy is Won
From submissions to nominations to the Emmy Awards - explained in two minutes.
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75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series are Bill Hader, Jason Segel, Martin Short, Jason Sudeikis, and Jeremy Allen White.