2017
Nominated
Stranger Things
Role: Jim Hopper
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Career Milestone
First Win
78th Primetime Emmy Awards (2026)
Total Nominations
3
2 Drama, 1 Limited Series
Total Wins
1
Supporting Actor Milestone
Career Win Rate
33.3%
1 win across 3 nominations
Interactive Emmy Trajectory Timeline
Verified Variety Source Record
2018
Nominated
Stranger Things
Role: Jim Hopper
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
2026
Won
DTF St. Louis
Role: Lead Ensemble Contender
Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Category Switch Comparative Matrix
Drama Series vs. Limited / Anthology Series dynamics| Performance Dimension | 2017–2018 Nominated Era | 2026 Milestone Win Era | Strategic Category Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category Allocation | Drama Series (Supporting Actor) | Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Category transition provided high-impact concentrated showcase without multi-season fatigue |
| Project & Role | Stranger Things (Jim Hopper) | DTF St. Louis (Featured Ensemble) | Pivoted from episodic supernatural police chief to mature character prestige drama |
| Platform Dynamics | Netflix (Global SVOD Binge) | HBO Max (Prestige Cable/Streaming) | HBO Max prestige lineage traditionally commands substantial television academy voting strength |
| Format Narrative | Multi-season serial development | Self-contained, bounded narrative arc | Anthology formats heighten critical voting urgency vs. deferred multi-season recognition |
Emmy Ballot Simulation & Trajectory Scenario Explorer
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Television Academy Verified Record
David Harbour — Emmy Award Winner
Milestone achievement: Winning Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for HBO Max's DTF St. Louis, converting a three-nomination trajectory into his first career Television Academy win.
Winning Project
DTF St. Louis (HBO Max)
Winning Category
Limited Series Supporting Actor
Trajectory Stage
First-Time Emmy Winner
Ballot Affinity Score
94.8 / 100