Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Stephen Root Wins Supporting Comedy Actor Emmy Over Harrison Ford
Stephen Root won an Emmy for acting in the comedy show Widow’s Bay.
Harrison Ford was also nominated but did not win.
Root was 74 years old when he received the award.
This made him the oldest person to win in this Emmy category.
He broke a record previously held by Henry Winkler.
Root had been nominated for an Emmy once before, in 2019.
His Widow’s Bay co-star Kate O’Flynn also won an award this year.
The show had already won five other Emmys the previous weekend.
Stephen Root won Best Supporting Comedy Actor at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Harrison Ford was nominated for his performance in Shrinking but did not win.
Root won for his role in Widow’s Bay at age 74 years, nine months and 28 days.
Root became the oldest winner in the category, surpassing Henry Winkler’s previous record.
Widow’s Bay cast member Kate O’Flynn also won, while the show had previously earned five Emmys.
- Who
- Stephen Root won over nominees including Harrison Ford; Henry Winkler previously held the age record.
- What
- Root won Best Supporting Comedy Actor at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
- When
- At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The article does not specify a location.
- Why
- Root was recognized for his performance in Widow’s Bay.
- Winner
- Stephen Root
- Category
- Best Supporting Comedy Actor
- Winning show
- Widow’s Bay
- Nominee who lost
- Harrison Ford, nominated for Shrinking
- Age record
- Root won at 74 years, nine months and 28 days
- Previous record holder
- Henry Winkler, who won at 72 years, 10 months and 18 days
- Additional cast winner
- Kate O’Flynn won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series