Emmys 2025: Shawn Hatosy Wins for ‘The Pitt’ – Inside His Life, Career & Net Worth

The Creative Arts Emmys 2025 saw Shawn Hatosy earn both his first Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series nomination and win for his role as Dr. Jack Abbot in the premiere season of HBO‘s The Pitt at the 77th annual award show on Saturday, Sept. 6. During his Emmy acceptance speech, he said (via The Hollywood Reporter):

In the words of my 7-year-old, holy sh-t. I very much want to thank John Wells who has thrown me so many lifelines over the years. I’d say more but I’m gonna cry and that would be embarassing. Noah Wyle, your leadership, your performance on The Pitt is extraordinary. It’s unbelievable being on the other side of what you’re bringing.

The Pitt received a total of 13 Emmy nominations this year. After his Emmy win, we recall Hatosy’s past projects and dive deeper into his life.

Inside Shawn Hatosy’s Life, Career, and Net Worth

Shawn Hatosy is an American film and television actor and director who was born on December 29, 1975, in Ijamsville, Maryland, and began his career in high school. He appeared in music videos like Wheatus’s “A Little Respect” and Justin Timberlake’s “What Goes Around… Comes Around”.

In the 2000s, Hatosy appeared in high-profile films like John Q. (2002), The Cooler (2003), Alpha Dog (2006), Public Enemies (2009), and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009).

Shawn Hatosy married actress Kelly Albanese in December 2010 and lives in Los Angeles with their three sons. He transitioned from films to television roles, appearing in numerous guest roles on shows such as Dexter, Reckless, Fear the Walking Dead, and Bosch.

He is well-known for collaborating with producer John Wells, performing roles such as Detective Sammy Bryant on the TNT crime drama series Southland (2009–2013) and Andrew “Pope” Cody in the TNT crime drama series Animal Kingdom (2016–2022). Hatosy even directed four episodes on Animal Kingdom.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shawn Hatosy’s net worth stands at $5 million.

After his recent collaboration with John Wells on The Pitt

, he has finally won his Emmy among a prolific list of other shows.

Creative Arts Emmys 2025 Winners List

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A still from Severance | Credit: Apple TV+

Night 1 of the Primetime Emmy Awards is over, and it appears that a few shows consistently bagged awards. Apple TV+’s The Studio wins big, ending the night with 9 wins. This was followed by HBO Max’s The Penguin, which won for 8 categories. Despite Severance having the most nominations of 27, it won in six categories.

Here is a list of Emmy winners from the 77th annual award show.

CATEGORYWINNER/PROGRAM
Outstanding Animated ProgramArcane
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy SeriesThe Studio
Outstanding Casting for a Drama SeriesThe Pitt
Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieAdolescence
Outstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceJulie Andrews (Bridgerton, “Into the Light”)
Outstanding Choreography for Scripted ProgrammingÉtoile
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieAdolescence (“Episode 2”)
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour)The Studio (“The Oner”)
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)Severance (“Hello, Ms. Cobel”)
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a SeriesThe Studio (“CinemaCon”)
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for Limited or Anthology SeriesThe Penguin (“A Great or Little Thing”)
Outstanding Contemporary HairstylingThe Penguin (“Cent’anni”)
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)The Penguin (“Cent’anni”)
Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality ProgrammingBeyoncé Bowl
Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi CostumesAndor (“Harvest”)
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesBryan Cranston (The Studio, “CinemaCon”)
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama SeriesShawn Hatosy (The Pitt, “9:00 P.M.”)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesJulianne Nicholson (Hacks, “A Slippery Slope”)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesMerritt Wever (Severance, “Who Is Alive?”)
Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology SeriesThe Penguin (“After Hours”)
Outstanding Music Composition for a SeriesSeverance (“Cold Harbor”)
Outstanding Music SupervisionThe Studio (“The Promotion”)
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme MusicThe White Lotus
Outstanding Original Music and LyricsThe Boys (“Let’s Put the Christ Back in Christmas”)
Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama SeriesDesi Lydic (The Daily Show)
Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi HairstylingBridgerton (“Old Friends”)
Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)House of the Dragon (“The Red Dragon and the Gold”)
Outstanding Period CostumesBridgerton (“Into the Light”)
Outstanding Picture Editing – Drama SeriesAndor (“Who Are You?”)
Outstanding Picture Editing – Multi-Camera Comedy SeriesFrasier (“My Brilliant Sister”)
Outstanding Picture Editing – Single-Camera Comedy SeriesThe Studio (“The Promotion”)
Outstanding Picture Editing – Limited or Anthology Series or MovieMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Outstanding Production Design – Narrative Contemporary ProgramSeverance (“Chikhai Bardo”)
Outstanding Production Design – Narrative Period/Fantasy ProgramAndor (“Who Are You?”)
Outstanding Production Design – Narrative Program (Half-Hour)The Studio (“The Note”)
Outstanding Prosthetic MakeupThe Penguin (“After Hours”)
Outstanding Sound Editing – Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour)The Studio
Outstanding Sound Editing – Animated ProgramArcane
Outstanding Sound Editing – Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)The Last of Us
Outstanding Sound Editing – Limited or Anthology Series, MovieThe Penguin
Outstanding Sound Mixing – Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and AnimationThe Studio
Outstanding Sound Mixing – Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)Severance
Outstanding Sound Mixing – Limited or Anthology Series, MovieThe Penguin
Outstanding Special Visual Effects (Season or Movie)Andor
Outstanding Special Visual Effects (Single Episode)The Penguin
Outstanding Stunt Coordination – Comedy ProgrammingThe Righteous Gemstones
Outstanding Stunt Coordination – Drama ProgrammingThe Boys
Outstanding Stunt PerformanceThe Boys (“The Insider”)
Outstanding Television MovieRebel Ridge
Outstanding Title DesignSeverance
Outstanding Motion Design (Juried)Octopus!
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (Juried)Arcane
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Night 2 will be the final round of the Emmys. Given the number of wins, The Penguin is in a showdown against Netflix’s social commentary phenomenon, Adolescence, for the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category.

To watch live streaming and on-demand content: Paramount+ subscribers with SHOWTIME will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the 77th Emmy Awards Live telecast through September 21. (via Television Academy)

The 77th Emmy Awards will air LIVE coast-to-coast on CBS on Sunday, September 14 at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.

The Pitt is currently streaming on HBO Max in the U.S.