‘Widows Bay’ Star Stephen Root Takes Home the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Comedy

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What happened

The 74-year-old actor becomes the oldest actor to win the category.

Key facts

  • The 74-year-old actor becomes the oldest actor to win the category.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:16:03 UTC.

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  1. Stephen Root Wins Emmy ‘Widow’s Bay’ and Becomes Oldest Winner for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

  2. Noah Wyle Wins Second Lead Actor Emmy for ‘The Pitt’: ‘This Is All I’ve Ever Wanted to Do’

  3. Stephen Root Shouts Out Fellow Emmy Nominee Harrison Ford As He Lands First Statuette For ‘Widow’s Bay’ Role

  4. Tom Pelphrey Wins Supporting Emmy for ‘Task,’ Shouts Out ‘Very Pregnant’ Fiancée Kaley Cuoco: ‘Our Family Is the Crown Jewel of My Life’

  5. ‘Widows Bay’ Star Stephen Root Takes Home the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Comedy

  6. ‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle Wins Second Straight Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series

  7. Matthew Rhys Makes Emmy History With Best Actor Win for ‘Widow’s Bay’

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