Eighteen Tisch Drama alumni earned or were affiliated with nominations for the 71st Primetime Emmy® Awards, which honors the best in U.S. prime-time television programming in the past year, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
The awards will take place on September 22, broadcast by Fox, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to the following alumni and members of the Tisch Drama Community!
Outstanding Comedy Series
Kristin Bell, Actress – The Good Place
Rachel Brosnahan (class of 2012), Actress – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Sarah Sutherland (class of 2012), Actress – Veep
Leslye Headland (class of 2003), Co-Creator, Director, Co-Writer – Russian Doll
Outstanding Limited Series
Brandon Uranowitz (class of 2008), Featured Actor – Fosse/Verdon
Bryan Zuriff (class of 1992), Producer – Escape At Dannemora
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Rachel Brosnahan (class of 2012) – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Jessica Hecht (class of 1987) – Special
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Adam Sandler (class of 1988), Host – Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
Maya Erskine (class of 2009), Writer – PEN15
Anna Konkle (class of 2009), Writer – PEN15
Leslye Headland (class of 2003), Teleplay & Story – Russian Doll
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
Anna Drezen (class of 2010), Writer – Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special
Adam Sandler (class of 1988), Writer – Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh
Outstanding Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Vincent Morano (class of 1998), Producer – It's Bruno!
Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
Jason Sherwood (class of 2012), Production Designer – Rent
Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
Nina Gold (class of 1990), Casting – Game Of Thrones
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
John Leguizamo – When They See Us
Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special
Nina Gold (class of 1990), Casting – Chernobyl
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special
Dylan Sanford (class of 1998), Camera – Rent
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics
Rachel Bloom (class of 2009), Music & Lyrics – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Shaina Taub (class of 2009), Music & Lyrics – 72nd Annual Tony Awards
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Rachel Bloom (class of 2009), Theme – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
*We apologize for any omissions. Please email additions or edits to hgg2@nyu.edu.