
^ "The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Award General Rules and Procedures". Edmonton, Alberta: (Postmedia Network Inc.). "Soap scoop: Daytime Emmys need improvement". ^ Passalacqua, Connie (August 23, 1985). Gainesville, Florida: Halifax Media Group. ^ "Controversial Daytime Emmy show will go on". Boca Raton, Florida: Florida Media Company. In 2009, Jeff Branson and Vincent Irizarry tied for the award, which was the first tie in this category.Īs of the 2021 ceremony, Max Gail is the most recent winner in this category for his role as Mike Corbin on General Hospital. With seven each, Jerry Ver Dorn had been tied with Deas for the most nominations since 2005. Since 1994, Justin Deas holds the most wins with a total of four awards for his work on As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Guiding Light. In 1983, Darnell Williams became the first African-American to have garnered the award, winning for his role as Jesse Hubbard on All My Children. General Hospital is the show with the most awarded actors, with a total of eleven wins. Since its inception, the award has been given to 33 actors.
Following the introduction of a new category in 1985, Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, the criteria for this category was altered, requiring all actors to be aged 26 or above. The awards ceremony was not televised in 19, having been criticized for voting integrity. It is given to honor an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role while working within the daytime drama industry.Īt the 6th Daytime Emmy Awards held in 1979, Peter Hansen was the first winner of this award for his portrayal of Lee Baldwin on General Hospital.
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series series#
The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series is an award presented annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS).