Several Walking Dead actors receive Emmy nominations for 2023

The Emmys have always snubbed The Walking Dead series, but several Walking Dead universe actors have been recognized over the years. This year the 75th Emmy Awards is scheduled to air on Monday, September 18, at 8:00-11:00 PM ET from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Which Walking Dead actors have been nominated for the 2023 Emmys?

Jon Bernthal Emmy Nomination for The Bear

Jon Bernthal, who played Shane in seasons 1 & 2 of The Walking Dead, has truly made a name for himself since departing the series. He most recently stars in the Hulu series The Bear, and this series got a lot of attention with Emmy nominations.

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

– Jon Bernthal as Michael Berzatto in The Bear.
-Oliver Platt s Uncle Jimmy “Cicero” SZorski in The Bear

The Bear also received the following nominations:

Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single Camera Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
– Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
– Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
–Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu

Steven Yeun Emmy Nomination for Beef

Steven Yeun played Glenn Rhee in seasons 1-7 of The Walking Dead and is another actor whose career has skyrocketed since leaving the series. His most recent success came with the Netflix series Beef which is nominated in several categories this year.

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
– Steven Yeun as Danny Cho in Beef.

Beef has also been nominated in the following categories:

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
– Ali Wong as Amy Lau in Beef.
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
-Joseph Lee as George Nakai in Beef.
-Young Mazino as Paul Cho in Beef.
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
-Maria Belo as Jordana Forster in Beef.
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series 
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Tyler James Williams Emmy Nomination for Abbott Elementary

Tyler James Williams portrayed Noah on The Walking Dead and had one of the most horrifying deaths in the series. Trapped in a revolving door, Noah was torn apart while Yeun’s Glenn, also trapped, could do nothing but watch. He currently stars in Hulu’s Abbott Elementary. 

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
-Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie in Abbott Elementary

Abbott Elementary was also nominated in the following categories:

Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
-Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues in Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
-Janelle James as Ava Coleman in Abbott Elementary
-Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary

Merritt Wever Emmy Nomination for Tiny Beautiful Things

Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
-Merritt Wever as Frankie on Tiny Beautiful Things

Tiny Beautiful Things was also nominated in this category:

Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
-Kathryn Hahn as Clare in Tiny Beauty Things.

Don’t miss the 75th Emmy Awards is scheduled to air on Monday, September 18, at 8:00-11:00 PM ET

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