Tramell Tillman Wins Historic Emmy for Supporting Actor in Drama

Tramell Tillman made history at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards by becoming the first Black man to win Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Seth Milchick in Apple TV+'s Severance. In his acceptance speech, Tillman warmly dedicated the award to his mother, calling her his "first acting coach" and sharing heartfelt advice she gave him. Severance, which received 27 nominations this year, also saw co-stars Zach Cherry and John Turturro nominated in the same category, while Britt Lower won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Tillman's win marks his first Emmy nomination and win, highlighting the show's critical acclaim and ongoing success with a season 3 renewal. The ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater, hosted by Nate Bargatze, where Tillman's mother watched proudly from the audience. His victory is celebrated not only as a personal achievement but also as a significant milestone in Emmy history and representation.