Jharrel Jerome

Awards & Honours

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Jharrel Jerome's career is marked by historic achievements and fearless choices. His Emmy win for When They See Us was a breakthrough moment, making him the first Afro-Latino actor to win the category for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. At 21, he was also one of the youngest winners in that category's history. His performance in Moonlight, part of an Academy Award-winning Best Picture, placed him in the pantheon of actors associated with that film. He has consistently chosen roles that challenge him, from the surreal world of I'm a Virgo to the physical demands of Unstoppable, earning respect for his dedication and range.

AwardsJharrel Jerome has won several major awards for his work. His portrayal of Korey Wise in When They See Us earned him the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie in 2019, making him the first Afro-Latino actor to win the category. He also won a Black Reel Award and an NAACP Image Award for the same role. As part of the ensemble of Moonlight, he shared in the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in 2017.

Honours & Distinctions

First Afro-Latino Winner of the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Primetime Emmy Awards·2019

Jerome made history as the first Afro-Latino actor to win this category, for his role as Korey Wise in When They See Us.

Records & Feats

First Afro-Latino actor to win the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Historic First·2019

Jerome won the Emmy in 2019 for his portrayal of Korey Wise in When They See Us, breaking new ground for Afro-Latino representation in the category.

One of the youngest winners of the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Career Milestone·2019

At 21 years old, Jerome was among the youngest actors to win this category.