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- Brian Cox is evens to win Outstanding Actor in a Drama for his role in succession
- Lee Jung-jae just behind him in the betting at 6/5
- Who are the previous winners of the award?
Brian Cox is evens to win Outstanding Actor in a Drama for his role in succession
Succession has been one of the most critically acclaimed television series of the year and Brian Cox is favourite for Outstanding Actor in a Drama at the Emmy Awards.
Cox is the favourite with bookmakers to win the award, with a 50% chance of him doing so according to the betting odds.
Paddy Power make him favourite with Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae just behind at 6/5 in the market.
| Outstanding Actor in a Drama
|
Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Cox | 1/1 | 50.0% |
| Lee Jung-jae | 6/5 | 45.5% |
| Jeremy Strong | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Bob Odenkirk | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Adam Scott | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Squid Game was one of the most popular programmes that has ever been shown on Netflix and Lee Jung-jae's performance was exceptional.
With a 45.5% chance of Jung-jae winning the award, it seems like it's a two horse race according to the top of the market.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
To win this award, an actor must give a performance that is not only excellent but also consistent throughout the season.
They must also be able to convincingly portray their character's emotional journey, whether it be joy, sorrow, fear, or anger.
The Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Emmy is one of the most prestigious awards an actor can receive, and it is a testament to their skill as a performer.
Previous Winners
| Year | Lead Drama Actor |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Lee Jung- Jae (Squid Game) |
| 2021 | Josh O'Connor (The Crown) |
| 2020 | Jeremy Strong (Succession) |
| 2019 | Billy Porter (Pose) |
| 2018 | Matthew Ryhs (The Americans) |
| 2017 | Sterling K Brown (This is us) |
| 2016 | Rami Malek (Mr Robot) |
| 2015 | John Hamm (Mad Men) |
| 2014 | Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) |
| 2013 | Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) |
| 2012 | Damian Lewis (Homeland) |
| 2011 | Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) |
| 2010 | Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) |
| 2009 | Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) |
| 2008 | Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) |
| 2007 | James Spader (Boston Legal) |
| 2006 | Kiefer Sutherland (24) |
| 2005 | James Spader (Boston Legal) |
| 2004 | James Spader (The Practice) |
| 2003 | James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) |
| 2002 | Michael Chiklis (The Sheild) |
| 2001 | James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) |
| 2000 | James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) |
