LOS ANGELES — Restaurant tale “The Bear” grabbed three of the four Emmy Awards for comedy acting on Sunday, yielding only to Jean Smart who claimed her third trophy for her starring role as an ambitious stand-up comic on “Hacks.” Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach of “The Bear” won their second straight Emmys for comedy actor and supporting actor. White portrays Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a man trying to turn his family’s Chicago sandwich shop into a fine dining establishment.
“This show has changed my life and instilled a faith that change is possible,” White said as he held his award on stage at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Moss-Bachrach earned his trophy for his role as Cousin Richie, a restaurant manager and father. “I’m so grateful for this show and to work with these beautiful people,” Moss-Bachrach said as he thanked his castmates.
Both actors won the same awards at the last Emmys , which was held in January after Hollywood labor strikes disrupted the normal schedule. In a surprise, Liza Colón-Zayas landed a third Emmy for “The Bear.” She was named best supporting comedy actress for her role as chef Tina Marrero, winning in a field that included legends Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett.
Smart received a standing ovation when she won her third Emmy as the septuagenarian comedienne Deborah Vance on “Hacks.” “I appreciate this because I just don’t get enough attention,” Smart joked on stage. “Schitt�.