Columbia Alums Triumph at 76th Emmy Awards
Update:
The 76th Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, with numerous Columbia alums and their affiliated shows dominating the primetime ceremony. The Creative Arts Emmys, which focus primarily on behind-the-camera craft awards, were held a week earlier, and Columbia-affiliated shows also took home several wins.
Making history was FX’s Shōgun, which took home 18 Emmys (including 14 in Creative Arts), the most ever for a series in a single season. The breakout hit, which was co-executive produced and directed by Film alum Jonathan van Tulleken '10 is also the first non-English-language show to win one of TV’s top prizes, Outstanding Drama Series. Its impressive haul, which also included wins for Best Actor and Best Actress in a Drama Series along with 14 Creative Arts Emmys, crushes the previous single season Emmy record, previously held by HBO’s John Adams limited series with 13 wins in 2008.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (CC '99) won his second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich in FX’s The Bear. The show continued to be an Emmys juggernaut in its sophomore season, winning 11 total awards, including four additional acting trophies to go with Moss-Bachrach’s win.
Also returning to the podium was Lucia Aniello (CC '04), taking home the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for her work on HBO Max’s Hacks, and sharing in its Outstanding Comedy Series win as an executive producer. Aniello was previously awarded in 2021 for her work on the series, winning for Directing and Writing. Sunday night also saw the show’s Jean Smart claim the award for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Alums Tim Carvell (CC ’95) and Joanna Rothkopf (JRN ’14) continued their reign on top, sharing in the award for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series for their work on Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. It was the show’s staggering ninth consecutive win in Writing For A Variety Series, a run which has featured Carvell’s work the entire way, with Rothkopf joining the last six editions. Carvell also shared in the show’s win for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series as an executive producer.
Ramin Hedayati (CC ’02) shared in the Outstanding Talk Series prize for the second year running, for his work as Co-Executive Producer on The Daily Show. Hedayati was a Supervising Producer for the show’s 2023 win in the same category. The show also won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming (Segment).
Also honored was Costume Designer Leah Katznelson (CC ’02) for her work on FX’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Katznelson was one of two costume designers on the team winning the Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Period Costumes For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie.
Other winners featuring Columbia filmmakers included Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building—which features the work of Chris Teague '06 as Director and DP, Cherien Dabis '04 as Director, and Jamie Babbit (BC '93) and Ben Philippe (CC '11) as writers—taking home three Creative Arts Emmys, and Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, featuring Acting alum Amber Chardae Robinson ’15 as a series regular, also winning a Creative Arts Emmy.
See the full list of last night’s Emmy winners here, and the Creative Arts winners here.
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Original:
July 19, 2024
The 76th Emmy Award Nominations have been announced, and a number of projects worked on by Columbia filmmakers are among the honorees. The annual Emmy Awards celebrate extraordinary programming, performances, and a diverse range of exceptional storytelling across the television industry.
Ron Nyswaner '81 received a nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, while Lucia Aniello (CC '04) earned nominations for both Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
The Bear, in which Ebon Moss-Bachrach (CC '99) has a starring role, broke the record for the most nominations in a single year in the Comedy category, receiving 23 nominations. Shōgun, co-executive produced and directed by Jonathan Van Tulleken '10, topped the Drama category this year with 25 nominations.
“Television delivers stories that connect us, uplift us, challenge us, and always entertain us," said Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. "Today, I am honored to celebrate the outstanding work of our extraordinarily talented and hardworking creative community. This morning’s Emmy nominations are a testament to their contributions and highlight the incredible programming that has risen to the top of an exceptional year in TV.”
Learn more about each alumni-affiliated series below:
Shōgun
Co-executive producer and director: Jonathan Van Tulleken '10
When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.
Shōgun has been a standout in this year’s Emmy nominations, leading the drama category with an impressive 25 nominations. These nominations include Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. The show's cast members have also been recognized, with Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai receiving nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, respectively. Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira were nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, and Néstor Carbonell received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, writers Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks received nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for the episodes Anjin and Crimson Sky.
Only Murders in The Building
Director of Photography and Director: Chris Teague ’06
Director: Cherien Dabis ’04
Director: Jamie Babbit (BC’93)
Writer: Ben Philippe (CC’11)
Three strangers—who live in the same New York City apartment building and share an obsession with true crime—suddenly find themselves embroiled in a murder. The fourth season stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez.
Only Murders in the Building garnered several Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Additionally, the show received acting nominations: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Steve Martin and Martin Short, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Nathan Lane, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Jane Lynch.
Fellow Travelers
Creator and Showrunner: Ron Nyswaner '81
Fellow Travelers follows the lives and volatile romance of two different men, through purges, wars, protests, and plagues, overcoming obstacles in the world.
The series received nominations in several categories, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Nyswaner earned a nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Palm Royale
Actress/Series Regular: Amber Chardae Robinson ’15
Palm Royale follows an ambitious woman (Kristen Wiig) as she plots to become the Queen of America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society circa 1969. The series is based on the novel Mr. & Mrs. American Pie (Inkshares, 2018) by Juliet McDaniel.
Palm Royale was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series.
The Bear
Actor: Ebon Moss-Bachrach (CC '99)
Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family. Moss-Bachrach stars in this series alongside Jermey Allen White (Shameless).
The Bear has become the most-nominated comedy series in Emmys history with a record-breaking 23 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a comedy series, and several acting award nominations for members of the cast, including a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Moss-Bachrach.
Hacks
Created by Lucia Aniello (CC '04)
Hacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Hacks received nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series, and Aniello earned nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, as well as Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
What We Do in the Shadows
Director and Executive Producer: Yana Gorskaya (CC '96)
What We Do in the Shadows is a look into the nightly lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century.
The series secured nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Senior Writer: Joanna Rothkopf (JRN’ 14)
Writer: Tim Carvell (CC’95)
Former Daily Show host and correspondent John Oliver brings his persona to this weekly news satire program.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver earned nominations for Outstanding Variety Talk Series and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
The Daily Show
Co-Executive Producer: Ramin Hedayati (CC ’02)
Jon Stewart headlines the Daily Show news team as they cover stories and interview guests with a combination of satire and charm.
The Daily Show earned nominations for Outstanding Talk Series, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, and Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming (Segment).