The Solo Act: A Glimmer of Hope for TV's Underdogs In the crowded Emmys field, where prestige series often dominate conversations, seven performers have managed solo nominations this year.
These actors are the only Emmy hopefuls from their respective shows. While history suggests an uphill battle in winning as a solo act, past successes and failures offer lessons.
Seventy one performers have won acting trophies while being their show's sole nominee since 2000, but only 12 of them did so in that time frame.