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
| Nominee | Title / Network |
|---|---|
| Patrick Ball | The Pitt |
| Billy Crudup | The Morning Show |
| Shawn Hatosy | The Pitt |
| Gerran Howell | The Pitt |
| Jack Lowden | Slow Horses |
| Tom Pelphrey | Task |
| Carlos Manuel Vesga | Pluribus |
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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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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