Los Angeles, September 6 — Acclaimed actor Shawn Hatosy added a new accolade to his impressive résumé this weekend, winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his powerful performance in The Pitt. The honor was presented during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday, ahead of the main Primetime Emmy ceremony set for September 14.
Hatosy’s performance in The Pitt has been widely celebrated for its emotional depth and complexity. Portraying a man torn between duty and moral compromise, Hatosy delivered a raw, haunting performance that critics have hailed as one of the year’s most memorable. “It’s a role that pushed me creatively,” Hatosy said in his acceptance speech. “I’m deeply grateful to the writers and everyone on the team who made The Pitt such a powerful story.”
The Emmy win comes during a particularly exciting time in Hatosy’s career. The actor recently appeared in the hit NBC drama Chicago P.D., where he portrayed Deputy Chief Reid in the show’s twelfth season. His performance brought new energy and tension to the One Chicago universe, with his character challenging both Voight’s leadership and the moral boundaries of the Intelligence Unit.
Fans of Chicago P.D. were quick to celebrate Hatosy’s Emmy win on social media, noting how his guest role in the long-running procedural highlighted his ability to command the screen with quiet authority. “Deputy Chief Reid may have been a newcomer to Chicago P.D., but Hatosy made him unforgettable,” wrote one viewer on X (formerly Twitter).
Producers of Chicago P.D. have also praised Hatosy’s professionalism and range. “Shawn brought incredible depth to Reid — he made you question whether he was a hero, a villain, or both,” said one executive producer. “That ambiguity is what makes him such a compelling actor.”
The Emmy win for The Pitt and his standout Chicago P.D. performance underscore Hatosy’s versatility and staying power in the television industry. Over the years, he’s built a reputation for portraying complex, conflicted men — from his breakout role in Animal Kingdom to his recent turns in gritty dramas that blur the line between good and evil.
As Hatosy prepares for his next projects, his Emmy victory cements his status as one of television’s most consistent and respected talents. With The Pitt earning him critical acclaim and his Chicago P.D. role reminding audiences of his magnetic screen presence, 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for the actor.
Reflecting on his journey, Hatosy said modestly, “I’ve been fortunate to tell stories about flawed people trying to do the right thing. That’s what keeps me coming back — finding the humanity in every role.”
