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Tramell Tillman, who stars in Apple TV’s hit science fiction series Severance, made history on Sunday by becoming the first Black man to win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Tramell Tillman stars as the mysterious yet cheerful Seth Milchick on Severance, and beat out one of his co-stars for the award.
Tramell Tillman, 40, began his acceptance speech quoting his mother, who was in attendance at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, before dedicating his Emmy to her as she tearfully looked on.
“Mama, you were there for me when no one else was and no one else would show up. Your loving kindness stays with me, and this is for you,” Tillman said. The Maryland native continued with, “Thank you to the academy. I am full. I am humbled. I am honored. And as my mama would say, ‘Look at God!'”
Nominated in the category were Tillman’s Severance co-stars, Zach Cherry and John Turturro, along with Walter Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell from the cast of HBO’s White Lotus. James Mardsen was also nominated for his role in Hulu’s Paradise.
Tramell Tillman is the first Black actor in the 77-year history of the Primetime Emmy Awards to win the honor.
Check out BOSSIP’s chat with Tillman below.
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