Jason Sudeikitook home the gold — and was quite humbled.
TheTed Lassostar, 46, was named outstanding lead actor in a comedy series at the 74th PrimetimeEmmy Awardson Monday.
“I’m not overly prepared,” he added, “but I did take classes at the Second City, so I’m going to go for it.”
Jason Sudeikis.Chris Haston/NBC via Getty
“Thank you to my parents, thank you to our incredible cast. It’s a joy to get to work with you guys, you guys are amazing,” he continued. “Thank you to Apple, Warner Brothers, for everybody that helps us out making the show, our crew, it’s really something.”
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He ended, “Thank you so much to the people that watch this show and dig it as much as we dig making it, I’m truly surprised and flattered and grateful.”
Bill Hader(Barry),Donald Glover(Atlanta),Martin Short(Only Murders in the Building),Nicholas Hoult(The Great) andSteve Martin(Only Murders in the Building) were among the nominees.
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The series, which is currently filming itsthird and final season, also starsBrett Goldstein,Juno Temple,Nick Mohammed, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brendan Hunt, Sarah Niles and Toheeb Jimoh.
Sudeikis has earned six total Emmy nominations for his involvement withTed Lasso, winninghis first-ever Emmy Awardin 2021 after being chosen as outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.
This year, he is up for two awards — in addition to outstanding lead actor in a comedy series, he is also nominated for outstanding comedy series with the cast ofTed Lasso.
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The 74th PrimetimeEmmy Awardsare being broadcast live on NBC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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