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Tramell Tillman Makes History as First Gay Black Emmy Winner

12/19/2025

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Tramell Tillman, actor, became the first gay Black Emmy nominee in the supporting actor category and won for Severance.
At the Golden Globes luncheon, he urged greater LGBTQ representation and support for the trans community ahead of January 11, 2025.
Tillman described his coming-out journey—bisexual, then gay—and his mother’s concerns.
He will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and dreams of a movie musical, citing Sweeney Todd.

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Tramell Tillman, actor, became the first gay Black Emmy nominee in the supporting actor category and won for Severance.
At the Golden Globes luncheon, he urged greater LGBTQ representation and support for the trans community ahead of January 11, 2025.
Tillman described his coming-out journey—bisexual, then gay—and his mother’s concerns.
He will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and dreams of a movie musical, citing Sweeney Todd.