Tom Pelphrey Wins Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in Drama

Tom Pelphrey won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in the crime drama "Task," the Television Academy announced on Sunday, September 14, 2026. The victory came during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Pelphrey's win was part of a night that saw several major acting honors. Noah Wyle took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in the medical drama "The Pitt," which led all programs with 25 nominations. Rhea Seehorn won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in "Pluribus." In the comedy categories, Jean Smart made history by winning her fifth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Hacks," marking her eighth career acting Emmy. Matthew Rhys won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for "Widows Bay" and also won in the limited series category for "The Beast in Me." The ceremony highlighted a competitive landscape among streaming platforms. HBO Max led the field with 122 nominations, followed by Netflix with 111 and Apple TV+ with a record 89.