“The entire world belongs to Matthew Rhys, and we just live in it”: why the incredible actor broke Emmy records
The star of Widow’s Bay is that rarest of talents – someone who can do whatever he wants and make it utterly believable. No wonder he just made TV history
TL;DR
- Matthew Rhys is the first actor to win Emmy awards for lead roles in drama, comedy, and limited series.
- He won two of these awards in a single night for his performances in "Widow's Bay" (comedy) and "The Beast in Me" (limited series).
- His previous Emmy win was for "The Americans" in 2018.
- Rhys is praised for his remarkable range, convincingly portraying characters in diverse genres.
- The article highlights his career from early roles to his breakthrough in "The Americans" and subsequent diverse projects like "Perry Mason" and "Cocaine Bear."