Date: 23rd September 2019

Peter Dinklage Sets Emmys Record With 4th Supporting Drama Actor Win.


Peter Dinklage made Emmy Awards history on Sunday, winning Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for a record-breaking fourth time. He previously took home the same award in 2011, 2015 and 2018. He had until now shared the three-win record with Art Carney, Don Knotts and Aaron Paul.

He won in Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category. He was pitted against Alfie Allen ("Game of Thrones"), Jonathan Banks ("Better Call Saul"), Nikolaj Coster-Waldeau ("Game of Thrones"), Giancarlo Esposito ("Better Call Saul"), Michael Kelly ("House of Cards") and Chris Sullivan ("This Is Us").

The "Game of Thrones" cast, including Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams, got on the stage at the 2019 Emmy Awards to say goodbye, and received a standing ovation from the crowd here.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brilliant Fleabag also dominated proceedings which walked away with outstanding comedy series, best comedy writing and best leading comedy actress.

Jodie Comer took home the prize for best leading drama actress for her role of Villanelle in Killing Eve.

There were also awards for Ben Whishaw, who was awarded for best supporting actor in a limited series for A Very English Scandal.

Source: Press Release