Stephen Root Makes Emmy History as Oldest Supporting Actor Winner for Widow’s Bay
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Stephen Root won the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a comedy series for Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, becoming the oldest actor to win in that category and breaking Henry Winkler’s record. He thanked his co-stars and cited them as the reason for his win, while Widow’s Bay enjoyed a breakout Emmys year and was renewed for a second season; fellow nominees included Harrison Ford, Colman Domingo, Paul W. Downs, Nick Offerman, Michael Urie and Tyler James Williams. O’Flynn also won for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in the same night.
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- ‘Widow’s Bay’ Wins Outstanding Comedy Series at 2026 Emmys Rolling Stone
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