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We’re taking a look at this year’s Emmy nominees and digging into their past work and credits that may have influenced their Emmy-nominated work this year.
The Bear accomplished a rare feat last year by sweeping both Best Comedy Directing and Writing for two different episodes. The Bear, won Best Comedy Directing for “The Review” and Best Comedy Writing for “System.” The first series since Modern Family swept writing and directing for two separate episodes in 2011. Now the Hulu series will attempt to be the first series since Transparent to win back to back prizes in this category. But The Bear may get in its own way with both “Honeydew” and “Fishes” contending. Modern Family, was able to hold onto the Best Comedy Directing prize with three episodes in contention for its third season in 2013. Standing in their way is the past champion Hacks (2022) and a host of new contenders trying to make their mark.
**** We’ve limited the nominees “Emmy History” to only their history as directors.
Abbott Elementary, for the episode: “Party” directed by Randall Einhorn
Synopsis: In the season finale, ahead of summer vacation, Janine throws the perfect end-of-year party for her colleagues and friends, taking all their interests into consideration.
Emmy history: N/A
Hidden Gems: Nurse Jackie (2012-2013)
Einhorn, is a past two-time Best Cinematography for Non-Fiction Programming nominee for Survivor (2001 and 2003) He’s a past Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Broadband Program – Comedy for The Office (2007). Einhorn has directed episodes of everything from The Office (2006-2011), Parks and Recreation (2009-2011), to Fargo (2014-2015). Einhorn is double nominated this year contending for the second time in Best Comedy Series (2022 and 2024).
Hacks, for the episode: “Bulletproof” directed by Lucia Aniello
Synopsis: In the series finale, As Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company.
Emmy history: Winner Best Comedy Directing for the episode “There is no Line” (2022), nominated for the episode “There Will Be Blood” (2022) both for the series Hacks.
Hidden Gems: Broad City (2014-2019)
Aniello, not only won for directing but also writing (Shared with: Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky). Aniello would go on to win the DGA Award for the same episode. For each of the series respective seasons Anielllo has earned three Emmy nominations for Directing, Writing and Series.
The Bear, for the episode “Fishes” directed by Christopher Storer
Synopsis: Flashback to an intense and heated Christmas dinner in the Berzatto family.
Emmy history: Winner Best Comedy Directing for the episode “The Review” (2023) for The Bear
Hidden Gems: Ramy (2019-2020)
At the delayed Emmys for 2023 everything went Storer’s way winning three Emmys for Best Comedy Series, Best Comedy Directing and Best Comedy Writing for “System.” It has become almost commonplace in the Comedy races to see an individual win both for the same episode. But Storer, accomplished a rare feat for two different episodes. This year he will again contend for all three but for—“Fishes.” Christopher Storer won the DGA Award earlier in the year for “Fishes.” Which may or may not be a good sign. As he lost the DGA Award for the first season for the episode “The Review” but went on to win the Emmy. Storer will attempt to be the categories fist two-time winner since Joey Soloway won back-to-back trophies for Transparent (2015 and 2016).
The Bear, for the episode “Honeydew” directed by Ramy Youssef
Synopsis: While in Denmark for an internship with chef Luca, Marcus tries to challenge himself through the preparation of a series of new dishes that could benefit the restaurant.
Emmy history: Nominated for the episode “Miakhalifa.mov” (2020) for Ramy
Hidden Gems: Ramy (2019-2020)
This is Youssef’s second directing nomination and third overall landing a Best Comedy Actor nomination for Ramy (2020). Youssef has unquestionably had a great year earning his first ever DGA nomination for the above episode and appearing in the Oscar Best Picture nominee Poor Things. Being both a success in front and behind the camera might make him the envy of his fellow nominees.
The Gentlemen, for the episode “Refined Aggression” directed by Guy Ritchie
Synopsis: In the pilot episode, When the Duke of Halstead dies, his second son inherits everything, including the title, house and grounds – plus a whole heap of trouble.
Emmy history: N/A
Hidden Gems: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Ritchie is best known for his work mixing action and comedy with films including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Snatch (2000), Sherlock Holmes (2009) and The Man from U.N.C.L.E (2015). As with many of his film Ritchie also penned this episode (with Matthew Read). This is Ritchie’s first major directing award.
The Ms. Pat Show, for the episode “I’m the Pappy” directed by Mary Lou Belli
Synopsis: In the series opener, after returning from her tour, Ms. Pat faces chaos at home due to a snowstorm and a shocking revelation from Junebug’s past, bringing unexpected challenges to the Carson family.
Emmy history: Nomination for Baby Daddy Groundhog Day” (2022) and “Don’t Touch My Hair” (2022) both for The Ms. Pat Show.
Hidden Gems: N/A
The Best Comedy Directing Category since 2018 is required to have one multi-cam nominee each year. Bell has been working in the industry for over 30 years.
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