Tramell Tillman Becomes First Black Man to Win Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Drama

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Tramell Tillman, winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Severance" at the 77th Emmy Awards Governors Gala Winners Circle on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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Tramell Tillman has made Emmy history, according to Variety. On Sunday night, the “Severance” star became the first Black man to win outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.

His role in Apple TV+’s acclaimed series earned him the honor at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. It marks the last major acting category at the Emmys to finally recognize a Black performer.

Tillman, who is also openly gay, now joins a groundbreaking legacy that includes Viola Davis and Billy Porter.

At 40, he’s quickly becoming a rising star, fresh off a summer blockbuster with Tom Cruise and upcoming roles in Lena Dunham’s “Good Sex” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”


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