The 21 actors with the most Emmy wins of all time

Jean Smart won five Emmys for "Hacks," including one this year. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images The Emmys are pretty much the Oscars for television. Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" won big at the 2026 Emmys, which were held Monday. We compiled a list of actors with the most Emmys, from Mary Tyler Moore to Bryan Cranston. An Emmy is the biggest award an actor can win for their work on the small screen — and when there's a show or a performance Emmy voters love, it often gets multiple nominations and wins

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