70th Emmy Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
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Television Academy Throwback: Darren Criss
At the 70th Emmy Awards, Darren Criss became the first Filipino American performer to win an Emmy for his performance in The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story in the Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series category.
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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: Mishel Prada
During the 2018 Power of TV: Latinx Inclusion panel, Vida actress Mishel Prada emphasized the importance of portraying a strong, Latinx woman, even if she doesn’t have it all figured out.
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Television Academy Throwback: Glenn Weiss
Glenn Weiss won Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special for The Oscars and proposed to his girlfriend, Jan Friedlander Svendsen, during his acceptance speech at the 70th Emmy Awards.
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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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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.
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Television Academy Throwback: RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul Charles of RuPaul's Drag Race takes home the award for Outstanding Reality Competition Program at the 70th Emmys. RuPaul's Drag Race has won a total of twenty-seven Primetime Emmy awards!