Noah Wyle of ‘The Pitt’ wins first Emmy for lead actor in a drama

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Noah Wyle finally won an Emmy after over 25 years since his last nomination.

Noah Wyle, best known for his Emmy-nominated role as Dr. John Carter on the ’90s TV show “ER,” finally won an Emmy for his performance as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in HBO Max’s “The Pitt.” He not only starred as the head doctor on the show, but also helped write and produce it.

Wyle described the experience as a dream when he accepted his award on Sunday night. He expressed his gratitude to HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television, saying they created the opportunity for such a special moment to happen to him again.

Wyle expressed gratitude to everyone working tonight or finishing their shift, saying, “This is for you,” as a thank you for their hard work.

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The lead actor and producer of the HBO Max medical drama just received his first nomination for a leading role in a drama series, thanks to his performance as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch.

Nearly all awards experts, like Glenn Whipp from The Times, expected Jonathan Majors to win over his fellow nominees, including Sterling K. Brown (“Paradise”), Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”), Gary Oldman (“Slow Horses”), and Adam Scott (“Severance”).

In addition to Wyle’s win, “The Pitt” also won gold in four other categories, including best drama series. The show received a total of 13 nominations and has been renewed for a second season.

The show follows a single 15-hour shift at a hospital in Pittsburgh and has been praised by doctors and other medical workers for its realistic and accurate portrayal of the challenges faced in emergency medicine today.

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Noah Wyle, along with writer R. Scott Gemmill and director John Wells, discuss the pilot episode of the Emmy-nominated series, focusing on each character’s role in ‘7 a.m.’

Wyle explained to the Times that the first season of “The Pitt” explores the emotional and physical impact of demanding work, aiming to both encourage future workers and recognize the dedication of those currently doing the hard work.

Wyle explained in an interview with The Times that they wanted to highlight the challenges and burnout faced by frontline workers. They aimed to show that the strength of the entire system depends on the well-being of these workers and the support they receive. Essentially, they wanted to personify how unsustainable things become when practitioners aren’t adequately cared for.

“We reap what we sow. Their health is our health,” he said.

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2025-09-15 06:31