Georgia Natives Win 2011 Emmy Awards

Last night, Georgia native Kyle Chandler picked up his first Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Coach Eric Taylor on "Friday Nights Lights." Kyle was nominated along with Steve Buscemi for "Boardwalk Empire," Michael C. Hall for "Dexter," Jon Hamm for "Mad Men," Hugh Laurie for "House," and Timothy Olyphant for "Justified." Earlier this summer, I wrote a post on Kyle about his role in "Super 8."  

It has been an exciting summer for this Georgia native. Even though we won't be seeing him and "Friday Night Lights" any TV, I hope with this Emmy win this talented actor will be back in our living rooms sooner rather than later. 


Also, here Kyle is on "Late Night with David Letterman" a few months ago. Its a great interview and he talks about Friday Night Lights and growing up in Georgia. 

Another Georgia talent from behind the camera is Dwayne L. Shattuck. Dwayne was born in Atlanta and is the Unit Production Manager and a producer on "Mad Men." Dwayne has won an Emmy for Best Drama Series two years running. 


Congrats to both Kyle and Dwayne!