actor
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The wins include lead and supporting actor, supporting actress, directing and writing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys and US actress Jean Smart made Emmy Awards history during TV's biggest night in Hollywood this year, which brought out stars from the small screen, film, sport and music.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“The Pitt,” the chaotically paced medical drama that reinvigorated the genre, landed outstanding drama series for the second year in a row, along with a repeat win for lead actor Noah Wyle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Widow’s Bay” earned 19 nominations, including lead actor for Rhys and acting nominations for Root and O’Flynn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Like she’s the next actor in a scene of a play, Anastasia bustles into the kitchen not a minute after Dad leaves.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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It’s only a matter of time before the music plays off one of these seasoned actors halfway through their speech.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Tech CEOs losing sleep over IP security want patriotic workers who wouldn’t dream of selling out their country or employer to bad actors overseas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Actor Luke Evans said he has survived Hollywood by "watching and listening" to actors he admired.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
For both actors, the script presented physical challenges in portraying the bodily changes their characters undergo over the years.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
There were plenty of directors who would turn a blind eye to her, actors who knew better than to throw rocks in glass houses, who had affairs and passions of their own they kept discreet.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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Academy Awards, List 3
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