WorldPingStephen Root has won his first Emmy for his role in Apple TV breakout Widow’s Bay.
Remarkably, Root’s nom tonight was just the second of his career, following a 2019 nom for HBO’s Barry.
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Star Kate O’Flynn Wins First Emmy for Supporting Comedy Actress: “Role of a Lifetime”
Stephen Root Shouts Out Fellow Emmy Nominee Harrison Ford As He Lands First Statuette For ‘Widow’s Bay’ Role
‘Widows Bay’ Star Stephen Root Takes Home the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Comedy
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The 74-year-old actor becomes the oldest actor to win the category.
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