Jewish actor Noah Wyle wins second consecutive Emmy for 'The Pitt' Jewish character portrayal

Noah Wyle won his second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch on HBO Max's 'The Pitt,' which also won Outstanding Drama Series. The win highlights a rare fully realized Jewish character on television, with Wyle's portrayal exploring faith and trauma, including the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting. Other Jewish winners included Saul Metzstein for directing 'Slow Horses,' and a posthumous Emmy was awarded to Rob Reiner for his guest role on 'The Bear.'

Noah Wyle won his second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch on HBO Max's 'The Pitt.' The medical drama also won Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row. For Jewish viewers, the significance extends beyond Wyle's own Jewish ancestry: his character is one of television's more fully realized Jewish figures. In the first season, Robby was seen reciting the Shema at a low moment; in the second season, Wyle wrote an episode dealing with the trauma of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, exploring Robby's complicated relationship with his Jewish faith. Wyle has described Robby's faith as something he is still "grappling" with. Other Jewish winners included Saul Metzstein, who won Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for 'Slow Horses.' A posthumous Emmy was awarded to Rob Reiner for his guest role on 'The Bear.'