"He had won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Joel on the beautiful and underrated TV show Somebody Somewhere. Partly, the squeals were from pure shock. I don't think anyone on god's green earth considered that he might win, least of all Hiller, who on the red carpet before the announcement muttered to an interviewer: We both know I'm not going to win."
"Part of that response is because of how great he is on the show, playing the pure-hearted Joel. He is so gangly and giggly and full of love, a perfect foil to Bridget Everett's more dry and down vibe. Joel is a big change from Hiller's previous roles, which he described as mean waiters and flight attendants that took away your bag, but turns out he's brilliant at both."
Jeff Hiller won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Joel on Somebody Somewhere. Few observers expected the victory; Hiller himself said on the red carpet, "We both know I'm not going to win." He competed against high-profile names, including Harrison Ford, while Somebody Somewhere remained a small show by comparison. The character Joel is pure-hearted, gangly, giggly and full of love, providing a foil to Bridget Everett's drier tone. Hiller previously played mean waiters and flight attendants. At 49, he has worked for decades, building a career piece by piece, and his win marked a long-awaited recognition.
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