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      • Gail Fisher - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series The first Black woman to EVER win an Emmy, Gail Fisher took home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1970 for her role on Mannix in 1970. She was also the first Black actress to be nominated in this category.
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    Sep 13, 2022 · The first Black woman to EVER win an Emmy, Gail Fisher took home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1970 for her role on Mannix in 1970. She was also the first...

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  3. www.cnn.com › 2024/01/15 › entertainmentQuinta Brunson is first Black woman to win best comedic ... - CNN

    Jan 16, 2024 · Quinta Brunson took home an Emmy on Monday for best actress in a comedy series, becoming the first Black actress to win the category since 1981 when “The Jeffersons” star Isabel Sanford won.

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  5. www.nytimes.com › quinta-brunson-emmysQuinta Brunson Becomes First Black Woman in More Than 30 ...

    Jan 15, 2024 · Quinta Brunson won best actress in a comedy for her role as the relentlessly optimistic second-grade teacher Janine Teagues on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” making her the first Black woman to win...

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  6. abcnews.go.com › GMA › Culture'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson is 1st Black woman to ...

    Jan 16, 2024 · Quinta Brunson, the star and creator of "Abbott Elementary," marked a milestone win at Monday night's 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Brunson became the first Black actress in over 40 years to win the ...

  7. people.com › emmy-awards-2023-outstanding-actressQuinta Brunson Wins Best Actress in a Comedy at Emmys 2023

    Jan 16, 2024 · The Abbott Elementary creator and star became the first Black woman to win outstanding lead actress in a comedy in 42 years when she took home the prize at Monday’s 75th annual Primetime Emmy...

  8. www.today.com › popculture › awardsQuinta Brunson is the first Black woman to win best actress ...

    Jan 16, 2024 · The win made her the first Black woman to win the category since Isabel Sanford won in 1981 for “The Jeffersons.” The actor was overcome with emotion when accepting her win.

  9. www.wtoc.com › 2024/01/16 › quinta-brunson-is-firstQuinta Brunson is the first Black woman to win Emmy ... - WTOC

    Jan 16, 2024 · It is the first time a Black actress was awarded the honor since 1981 when “The Jeffersons” star Isabel Sanford won. Fighting through tears, Brunson who is also a writer on the show, talked about how much she loved the series and how happy she is to be able to live her dream and act out comedy.