David Harbour Emmy Win
David Harbour Wins First Emmy Award for DTF St. Louis at Creative Arts Ceremonies
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Harbour said the 13 nominations for *DTF St. Louis*, including recognition for its acting ensemble, felt like “an embrace of us,” adding that he was taking time to “bask in and appreciate it.”
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In his acceptance speech, Harbour joked that HBO’s “tons of notes” had genuinely improved the show, drawing a laugh from the audience.
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Cardellini’s victory came after four previous Emmy nominations, including an initial 2013 nomination for her guest role as Sylvia Rosen on *Mad Men*.
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The supporting-actor award was particularly competitive within the series: Harbour’s fellow *DTF St. Louis* cast members Jason Bateman and Richard Jenkins were also nominees, alongside Richard Gadd, Charles Melton and Nick Offerman.
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The 2026 ceremony marked a format change: the Television Academy moved the limited-series supporting-actor and supporting-actress categories from the main Primetime Emmy telecast to the Creative Arts ceremonies because of the breadth of work recognized and the main broadcast’s three-hour time limit.
David Harbour won his first Emmy at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, taking home the award for his role as Floyd Smernitch in HBO's dark comedy DTF St. Louis. Harbour said the show's 13 nominations felt like "an embrace of us," and he credited the network's extensive feedback with improving the production without compromising its vulnerable, unusual tone.
His co-star Linda Cardellini also won her first Emmy at the same ceremony for supporting actress, marking a major victory after four previous nominations dating back to a 2013 Mad Men guest role. The win came in a particularly competitive field within the series itself, as DTF St. Louis cast members Jason Bateman and Richard Jenkins were also nominees in the category.
Harbour's Career Milestone After Two Decades
At 51 years old, Harbour became a first-time Emmy winner after 20 years as a working actor, a career arc that reflects how streaming television creates complex roles for established performers later in their careers. Hungama Express reported that Harbour had previously received Emmy nominations without winning, including nods for his role in Stranger Things.
In his acceptance speech, Harbour joked that HBO's "tons of notes" had genuinely improved the show, drawing audience laughter. The comment revealed a collaborative creative process in which network-level editorial input refined an unconventional dark comedy while preserving its distinctive voice and themes.
DTF St. Louis Dominates Creative Arts Categories
DTF St. Louis earned 13 nominations across acting, writing, directing, editing, cinematography, and the limited-series category itself. The breadth of recognition demonstrated that the show's success extended beyond individual star performances to its integrated creative execution, an important advantage in the competitive limited-series landscape.
The supporting-actor category featured five actors from DTF St. Louis and beyond: Harbour, Bateman, Jenkins, Richard Gadd, Charles Melton, and Nick Offerman. The heavy concentration of nominees from a single series underscored the show's acting ensemble strength.
Cardellini's Victory After Years of Nominations
Cardellini's Emmy win came after four previous nominations spanning more than a decade. Her initial nomination arrived in 2013 for a guest role as Sylvia Rosen on Mad Men, and her breakthrough victory in 2026 reflected her sustained presence in prestigious television roles.
The 2026 Emmy ceremony introduced a significant format change: the Television Academy moved limited-series supporting-actor and supporting-actress awards from the main Primetime Emmy telecast to the Creative Arts ceremonies. The shift addressed the main broadcast's three-hour time limit while accommodating the growing breadth of recognized work.
Harbour Remains in Contention at Primetime Emmys
While Harbour celebrated his supporting-actor victory at the Creative Arts Emmys, he remained a contender at the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards as an executive producer of DTF St. Louis in the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category. The dual recognition positioned him for potential additional awards recognition.
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