6 veteran actors on their hard-earned Emmy nods: 'Does this mean I get more work?'

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Set us as preferred Despite its reputation, Hollywood isn’t always driven by overnight success.The Envelope caught up with six acting veterans who earned their first-ever Emmy nominations last month — and who prove that great things really can come to those who wait.

Category: Supporting actress in a comedy seriesResume: 150 film and TV credits since 1995, including “Sordid Lives,” “My Name Is Earl” and “Winter’s Bone”“I did not know what your phone blowing up really meant, except when people die,” says the longtime Angeleno, 64, who’s still somewhat in shock over the response to her performance as Rosemary, an irascible town hall staffer, in the Apple horror-comedy.“I’ve been astounded that people love Rosemary’s humor.

That is all a credit to [creator-showrunner] Katie Dippold, [director] Hiro Murai and all the writers.They wrote me some great stuff and I had a great time.

There was nothing better than annoying Matthew Rhys, which is Rosemary’s sole purpose.” As for Season 2, Dickey admits, “I want to know how this plays out.” So do millions of fans.Category: Guest actor in a drama seriesRésumé: 84 film and TV credits since 1975, including “Three Days of the Condor,” “The Jeffersons” and “White Men Can’t Jump”When the 73-year-old L.A.resident learned “The Pitt” creators wanted him to play alcoholic “frequent ER flyer” Louie Cloverfield, rather than the smaller role he first auditioned for, he was disappointed.

“Oh, gosh.Another Black man drunk,” Harden thought, before reconsidering and deciding, “I’m gonna make this guy as real as possible because alcoholism is a serious disease and it affects everybody.” He’s thrilled viewers have been so moved by his work.

The actor remembers asking star-writer-director-EP Noah Wyle if Cloverfield would die.“H...