PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Sir David Attenborough broke Dick Van Dyke’s file for oldest Daytime Emmy winner on Friday, taking the trophy for daytime character, non-daily as host of Netflix’s “Secret Lives of Orangutans.”
Attenborough, who’s 99, wasn’t available. The Brit’s profession as a author, host and narrator spans eight many years.
Van Dyke was 98 when he gained as visitor performer in a daytime drama sequence for “Days of Our Lives” in 2024. He’s the oldest actor to win a Daytime Emmy.
Jonathan Jackson of “General Hospital” and first-time nominee Susan Walters of “The Young and the Restless” gained supporting performing honors.
Jackson accepted the trophy for enjoying Fortunate Spencer, a job he originated in 1993 and has performed on and off ever since.
The ABC present additionally claimed trophies for Alley Mills as visitor performer in a daytime drama and its writing group.
It was Mills’ second profession win for enjoying Heather Webber. The 74-year-old, who first gained in 2023, is finest often known as the mother on “The Wonder Years.”
“We’re living in really dark times right now. Everything’s crazy,” Mills instructed the viewers on the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. “We just got to keep our spirits high.”
Walters performs Diane Jenkins on CBS’ “Y&R,” which she has appeared in throughout three totally different stints.
“I’m so happy that I won so I can thank my husband of 40 years,” she mentioned, singling out Linden Ashby, who has appeared on the identical present.
“The Young and the Restless” introduced a number one 19 nominations into the 52nd annual present. It is only one of three exhibits nominated for finest daytime drama, together with “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives.”
