American actor David Harbour achieved a new milestone in his career after winning his first Emmy Award for his role in the satirical comedy series DTF St. Louis, produced by HBO, at the 78th Emmy Awards.
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Harbour won Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, beating out several competitors, including his DTF St. Louis co-stars Jason Bateman and Richard Jenkins, as well as Richard Gadd for Half Man.
David Harbour Celebrates His First Emmy
Harbour appeared visibly moved as he took the stage to accept the award, expressing his great happiness at the show's success. In his speech, he said, "I'm so moved, I can't believe how much you love our show."
In a humorous nod to the intense competition within the show itself, Harbour added, "Compared to my fellow nominees, this wasn't a fair fight."
His speech wasn't without humor either, as he thanked HBO, saying, "I'd like to thank HBO for all your notes. They really helped the show a lot," a line that drew wide laughter from the audience.
Joy Mixed with Sadness
Speaking backstage after his win, Harbour described the moment of receiving the award as dreamlike, saying that winning makes an artist feel as though they're in another world, noting that the shock takes over when the dream of being nominated turns into an actual victory.
He mentioned that the competition felt more personal for him because close friends were among the nominees, chief among them Jason Bateman and Richard Jenkins, explaining that his feeling in that moment was a mix of joy and sadness.
First Emmy After 4 Nominations
This marks David Harbour's first Emmy win, after having previously received four nominations throughout his career.
Harbour had been nominated twice for an Emmy for his portrayal of Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, the role that helped boost his fame worldwide.
The actor spoke about the period before Stranger Things' success, explaining that he worked in acting for about 20 years before the show achieved widespread popularity, which took him to an entirely different level of fame and success.
He said he understood that Stranger Things' success wouldn't necessarily last forever, so he made a point of seeking out projects and roles that would give him the chance to keep developing his talent and working with artists he admires.
Harbour and DTF St. Louis
David Harbour is also connected to DTF St. Louis as an executive producer through his company Bravo Axolotl, giving him another chance at recognition during the main Emmy Awards ceremony.
The series tells the story of a love triangle involving three adults going through a midlife crisis, before events take a tragic turn, ending with the death of one of the three.
The show blends dark comedy and drama, exploring the human relationships and personal crises experienced by its characters within a satirical framework.
DTF St. Louis received 13 nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards, including acting nominations for Jason Bateman, Richard Jenkins, and Harbour, alongside nominations for Linda Cardellini and Joey Sunday.
The series went on to win six Emmy Awards this week, including Best Writing and Best Directing in the Limited Series category, both going to Steve Conrad, in addition to awards for Cinematography and Editing.
