The Pitt’s Noah Wyle Wins First Emmy 26 Years After ER Nominations
Noah Wyle won his first Emmy for lead actor after six nominations, praised for portraying the emotional toll on emergency medical workers in HBO Max's acclaimed series.
- On September 14, 2025, in Los Angeles, Noah Wyle received the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for his performance in The Pitt during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
- Wyle secured this first Emmy over two decades after multiple nominations for ER and amid strong competition from actors like Sterling K. Brown and Pedro Pascal.
- The Pitt, a medical drama depicting a 15-hour trauma shift, premiered on HBO Max in January, earned 13 Emmy nominations, and was praised for its authentic portrayal of healthcare workers' challenges.
- In his acceptance speech, Wyle thanked HBO Max, Warner Bros. Television, his wife Sara Wells, executive producer John Wells, and people working shifts, saying, “Their health is our health.”
- This Emmy win highlights Wyle’s career resurgence and underscores The Pitt’s impact in spotlighting frontline medical worker struggles within the current healthcare system.
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At 54, the American actor finally won the Emmy of the best actor, 31 years after "Emergency", thanks to his acclaimed role in "The Pitt". A moving triumph in several tracks.
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"Best Actor in a Drama Series" went to Noah Wyle for his performance in the hospital drama "The Pitt," which also won "Best Drama Series."
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