The celebrated British performer has been nominated on eight occasions across the BAFTA Film and TV Awards, but tonight was the first time he has taken home a famous bronze mask.
Graham won the Leading Actor prize at the BAFTA TV Awards for his portrayal of Eddie Miller in the Netflix series Adolescence. In doing so, he beat competition from fellow nominees including Colin Firth (Lockerbie: A Search for Truth), Matt Smith (The Death of Bunny Munro), and Taron Egerton (Smoke). Related Stories Podcast Doc Talk Podcast: Tennis Champ Rafael Nadal Serves Up Revelations About His Emmy-Contending Netflix Series 'Rafa' News 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' & 'The Witness' Lead Netflix TV Charts But 'Office Romance' Is Most-Watched Weekly Title
It follows a triumphant awards season for Graham. He won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the Primetime Emmys, as well as the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
Such is the longevity and quality of Graham’s output, the fact that Adolescence has delivered his first BAFTA acting prize will come as a surprise to some. His first nomination came in 2013 for Accused, while his turns in This Is England ’90, Save Me, Boiling Point, and Time also garnered nominations.
Source: deadline.com