Overview

• Tillman earned the award for his portrayal of Seth Milchick on Apple TV+'s Severance at the 77th Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles.
• He thanked his mother during an emotional acceptance speech at the Peacock Theater, dedicating the honor to her support.
• The supporting actor in a drama category had been the only acting field at the Emmys that had never recognized a Black performer until this year.
• He prevailed over co-stars Zach Cherry and John Turturro, The White Lotus nominees Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs and Sam Rockwell, and James Marsden of Paradise.
• Several outlets reported he is also the first openly gay Black man to be nominated for and win this category, and his rising profile includes Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning with Variety reporting upcoming roles in Good Sex and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.