Who will win Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2026?

7 nominees are competing for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 8pm ET on NBC & Peacock. In most pools this category is worth 1 point. Every ballot has to call it.

Updated July 2026

The 2026 nominees

NomineeTitle / Network
Patrick BallThe Pitt
Billy CrudupThe Morning Show
Shawn HatosyThe Pitt
Gerran HowellThe Pitt
Jack LowdenSlow Horses
Tom PelphreyTask
Carlos Manuel VesgaPluribus

How do pools score this category?

Flat scoring gives every category 1 point. In Envelope’s Headliners preset, this is a tier-3 category worth 1 point: a craft race, and the sneaky edge for anyone who does their homework.

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How many nominees are in Supporting Actor · Drama?

There are 7 nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. The full field is listed above, exactly as it appears on the Envelope ballot for this ceremony.

When is the winner announced?

During the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 8pm ET on NBC & Peacock. Pool ballots lock when the ceremony starts, so picks go in before the first envelope opens.

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