The Bear's Jon Bernthal Wins His First Emmy for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Mar. 15, 2025

Jon Bernthal in ‘The Bear’.Photo:fx

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Cheers to the newest guest actor in a comedy series!

On Sunday, Sept. 8,Jon Bernthalwon outstanding guest actor in a comedy series at 2024 Creative Arts Emmys for his role inThe Bear.

The actor, who was not present at the ceremony, beat out his fellowBearguest stars Bob Odenkirk and Will Poulter, as well as Matthew Broderick (Only Murders in the Building), Ryan Gosling (Saturday Night Live) and Christopher Lloyd (Hacks) to take home the honor.

Bernthal first appeared as Mikey Berzatto in season 1 ofThe Bear. The 47-year-old actor then appeared in episode 6 of season 2, titled “Fishes,” which documented the chaotic holiday gathering of the Berzatto family. That episode also featuredJamie Lee Curtis, who also took home the guest actress in a comedy series award on Sunday evening for her portrayal of Donna Berzatto, Mikey’s mom.

In August, Bernthal opened up about playing the role in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter.

“I understood that what [creator] Chris Storer needed from that version of Mikey was this larger-than-life, charismatic guy,” he explained. “In the way that we sometimes glorify and romanticize folks that we’ve lost, we want to see this version of him — his winning smile and ability to take over a room with his energy.”

“When season 2 came around and I actually got to go to Chicago and be part of the set, I saw that we needed the other side of Mikey,” he continued. “We needed to see the damage and the ugliness, to see him spiraling. It was such a cool exercise for me as an actor to be able to plant these buoys in the water about who he is and why he has this resonance over his family, even though he could be really ugly at times.”

ThoughThe Bearswept the guest actor in a comedy series category this year, the other male contenders delivered impressive performances in their respective shows.

From left: Oliver (Martin Short) and Matthew (Matthew Broderick) in “Only Murders in the Building”.Patrick Harbron/Hulu

Patrick Harbron/Hulu

Broderick, 62, joined an illustrious group of guest stars when he joinedOnly Murders in the Building,playing an heightened version of himself.

Showrunner John Hoffman toldThe Wrapthat he had no hesitations about Broderick coming on board the hit Hulu series.

“I’ve known Matthew for many years and obviously he’s a natural fit for this show. It’s just a pure comedy slayer coming in this way that only he can do,” he shared. “I have to say the writers writing these wicked Ferris Bueller jokes and him rolling with that, it’s sweet to see them all jump up and step up and play along.”

“He’s very knowing and funny,” Hoffman added of Broderick. “So he quickly recognized the delight in being able to play straight at both his persona and his career in that way.”

Ryan Gosling during the “Saturday Night Live” opening monologue.Saturday Night Live/YouTube

Saturday Night Live/YouTube

Gosling, 43, made quite the impression when he returned toSaturday Night Liveon April 13 for his third appearance as host on the late night sketch comedy show.

The actor led the show with a hilarious, musical monologue that saw him promise not to do “any jokes about Ken,” and explaining that he’d had to “break up” with his character inGreta Gerwig’s2023 blockbusterBarbieafter they “went too deep.”

Christopher Lloyd as Larry Arbuckle in “Hacks”.Jake Giles Netter

Jake Giles Netter

Lloyd starred as Larry Arbuckle onHacks.

The legendary actor, 85, previously revealed that he was concerned about fitting in with the cast, which includesJean Smart.

From left: from left: Bob Odenkirk, Maura Kidwell and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in “The Bear”.Chuck Hodes/FX

Chuck Hodes/FX

Odenkirk took on the role of Uncle Lee inThe Bear.

The 61-year-old actor toldDeadlinethat guest starring on the hit Hulu series was “the greatest experience since” filmingBetter Call Saul.

“Everybody was there to kick ass, to play,” he shared. “Everyone respected each other, every one of those actors, and [creator]Chris Storerruns a set that allows for freedom to discover, and invent, and bring things to life.”

From left: Will Poulter as Luca and Lionel Boyce as Marcus in “The Bear”.Chuck Hodes/FX

Poulter, 31, wasted no time getting in the kitchen when joinedThe Bearas Luca, a chef who trains Marcus (Lionel Boyce).

For Poulter, being on the hit Hulu series was a dream come true

“I have such an immense amount of respect for chefs and the women and men of that industry,” he added. “I feel like the whole society stands on the shoulders of people in the food and beverage industry, and we don’t even necessarily really know it or think about it. They sustain us and maintain us daily and they don’t get enough thanks for what they do.”

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The 2024 Creative Arts Emmys will air Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on FXX, and can also be streamed on Hulu from Sept. 15 through Oct. 9.

source: people.com