'Widow's Bay' Stephen Root Wins Emmy for Supporting Actor in Comedy
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Stephen Root won his first Emmy for supporting actor in a comedy series for his role as Wyck in Apple TV’s "Widow’s Bay," becoming the oldest actor to win in this category at 74, surpassing Henry Winkler's previous record.
- Root praised his co-stars Matthew Rhys and Kate O’Flynn during his acceptance speech and acknowledged fellow nominees, including Harrison Ford, expressing admiration for their work.
- Root was nominated alongside actors such as Colman Domingo, Paul W. Downs, Harrison Ford, Nick Offerman, Michael Urie, and Tyler James Williams.
- "Widow’s Bay" has had a successful year, earning eight Emmys at the Creative Arts ceremonies prior to Root’s win, which marked the show’s tenth Emmy; Kate O’Flynn also won her first Emmy for supporting actress in a comedy series.
- The show is currently competing in 10 additional Emmy categories, including outstanding comedy series, directing, writing, and lead actor for Matthew Rhys.
