US EditionTramell Tillman becomes first Black actor to win supporting actor in a drama series Emmy
Tillman is also the first openly gay Black man to win this Emmy category, overcoming strong competition and gaining recognition for his role in Severance Season 2.
- Tramell Tillman won the Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama series for his role in Apple+'s Severance, becoming the first Black actor to receive this honor.
- In his acceptance speech, Tillman paid a heartwarming tribute to his mother who was present in the audience, thanking her for her loving support and acknowledging her toughness as his 'first acting coach'.
- Tillman gushed about bringing his mother to the award ceremony, calling it 'a dream', and quoted her saying 'Look at God!' while accepting his first-ever Emmy nomination for his standout role.
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Tramell Tillman wins supporting actor in a drama series, marking...
Tramell Tillman just made Emmys history with his unforgettable turn as Seth Milchick on Apple TV+’s “Severance.” The actor became the first Black man to ever win outstanding supporting actor in a drama series; the last acting category that had never honored a Black performer in the Emmys’ 77-year history. Watch the full video for...
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Tramell Tillman makes Emmys history with his 'Severance' win
Tramell Tillman has made Emmy history. He is the first Black man to take home the prize for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his role in “Severance.”
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