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Tramell 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 becomes first Black actor to win Emmy for supporting drama actor

Tramell Tillman has officially made history with his emotional Emmy win on Sunday night.

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