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Milo Ventimiglia: Jack Pearson, "This Is Us"
Emmy Category: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Milo Ventimiglia expanded his fan base considerably during the first season of "This Is Us" for playing a loving yet troubled father, husband, and (semi-spoiler alert) ghost of sorts. Whether Jack Pearson was at his best or worst behavior, Ventimiglia's performance was always relatable — a skill he perfected during his years on "Gilmore Girls," which of course had a successful revival this past year.
Emmy Category: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Milo Ventimiglia expanded his fan base considerably during the first season of "This Is Us" for playing a loving yet troubled father, husband, and (semi-spoiler alert) ghost of sorts. Whether Jack Pearson was at his best or worst behavior, Ventimiglia's performance was always relatable — a skill he perfected during his years on "Gilmore Girls," which of course had a successful revival this past year.
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TitlesThis Is Us, What Now?
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