The 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Award awards were announced at a ceremony on Sunday, September 14th, recognizing the best in American Primetime television programming from June 1, 2024, until May 31, 2025, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Congratulations to those in the NYU Tisch community who won a Primetime Emmy Award or an award at last weekend's Creative Arts Emmy Awards! This year, 5 Tisch alumni, former students, and friends won 4 awards for their work on 3 programs. See the full list of Tisch nominees here and all of the winners of the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards here.
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Jeremy Tchaban '03 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV) Co-Executive Producer
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
SNL50: The Anniversary Special
Lorne Michaels (Tisch Dean's Council), Executive Producer
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Daniel O'Brien '90 (BFA, Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing), Senior Writer
Charlie Redd '14 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Senior Writer
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
The Penguin
Cristin Milioti (Drama), Actress
CREATIVE ARTS EMMYS
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Sirens
Tricia Barsamian '07 (MFA, Design for Stage and Film), Assistant Costume Designer
Outstanding Stunt Performance
The Boys
Jennifer Murray '92 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Stunt Performer
Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (Half-Hour)
The Studio
Adam Newport-Berra '09 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Director of Photography
Outstanding Television Movie
Rebel Ridge
Jeremy Saulnier '98 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Produced by
Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Or Reality Series
Saturday Night Live
Sara Parks '99 (BFA, Drama), Set Decorator
Outstanding Emerging Media Program
SNL 50th The Anniversary Special: Immersive Experience
Lorne Michaels (Tisch Dean's Council), Executive Producer
Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program
The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers The Pulse: MAGA: The Next Generation
Devin Delliquanti '06 (BFA, Drama), Writer
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special
SNL50: The Anniversary Special
Lorne Michaels (Tisch Dean's Council)
Megan Callahan-Shah '08 (BFA, Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing)
Jake Nordwind (Kanbar Institute, Film & TV)
Sudi Green '13 (BFA, Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing)
Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming (Segment)
SNL50: The Anniversary Special
Ryan Spears '11 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Film Unity Editor
Sean McIlraith '13 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Editor
Ryan McIlraith '16 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Editor
Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special
Pee-wee As Himself
Ronald Bronstein '96 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Executive Producer
Matt Wolf '05 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Executive Producer
Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program
Pee-wee As Himself
Matt Wolf '05 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Directed by
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Series
Saturday Night Live
Rick McGuinness '82 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Lighting Director
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize For American Humor
David Jammy '97 (MA, Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies), Executive Producer/Performer
*We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please send edits or additions to tsoa.alumni@nyu.edu.