Ernest Harden Jr. Wins First Emmy For 'The Pitt' As Louie Cloverfield
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Key Points:
- Ernest Harden Jr., a career character actor known for supporting roles, won his first Emmy at age 73 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Louie Cloverfield on HBO Max's medical drama The Pitt.
- Harden expressed deep gratitude backstage and onstage, dedicating his win to the late Bette Davis, with whom he starred in the 1980 TV movie White Mama.
- The Pitt marked Harden’s biggest TV role, spanning 11 episodes over two seasons, with his character’s emotional death scene leading to a memorable impact on the audience.
- Harden reflected on his long career starting in 1974, including a recurring role on The Jeffersons and his first speaking film role in Three Days of the Condor.
- He was nominated in a competitive Guest Actor category alongside fellow The Pitt actor Jeff Kober and notable actors from other acclaimed series.
