On May 22, 1966, Bill Cosby became the first African-American actor to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He won for his performances during the 1965-1966 season as pro tennis trainer/American espionage agent Alexander Scott in NBC's "I Spy." Cosby, who was the first black actor to become a primary regular on a weekly dramatic series, won the award for the 1966-1967 and 1967-1968 seasons as well.
Gail Fisher won an Emmy Award in 1970 for her portrayal of Peggy Fair, secretary to the detective played by Mike Connors on the CBS television series ''Mannix." She won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series.
Gail Fisher won an Emmy Award in 1970 for her portrayal of Peggy Fair, secretary to the detective played by Mike Connors on the CBS television series ''Mannix." She won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series.
Gail Fisher won an Emmy Award in 1970 for her portrayal of Peggy Fair, secretary to the detective played by Mike Connors on the CBS television series ''Mannix." She won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series.
Gail Fisher won an Emmy Award in 1970 for her portrayal of Peggy Fair, secretary to the detective played by Mike Connors on the CBS television series ''Mannix." She won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series.
Sidney Poitier was the first African-American to win a Best Actor award for his performance in "Lilies of the Field" (1963).
The award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series was presented to Dennis Franz of "NYPD Blue." The award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series went to John Lithgow for "3rd Rock from the Sun."
Thw winner of the 2006-2007 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series was Ricky Gervais of the HBO sitcom "Extras."
The 2009-10 award went to Eric Stonestreet of "Modern Family" (ABC).
Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress in a Series was created in 1959.
The 2009-10 award went to John Lithgow for his guest appearances in "Dexter" (Showtime).
Among the winners of five Primetime Emmy Awards: Actor Michael J. Fox. From 1986 to 1988, he won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for his performances as Alex P. Keaton in NBC's "Family Ties." He won in that category again in 2000 for the ABC sitcom "Spin City." In 2009, he received the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in the fx series "Rescue Me."
The 2001-2002 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series went to NBC's "Friends."
The 1997-98 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series went to Andre Braugher, who played Detective Frank Pembleton in NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street."
Equity Award for Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series was created in 2011.
Equity Award for Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series was created in 2011.
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The 2001-2002 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series went to NBC's "Friends."