Late Actor Treat Williams Earns Posthumous Emmy Nomination

Treat Williams, who recently passed away in a motorcycle accident, has received an Emmy nomination for his role in the FX series Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.

He played CBS executive William Paley in his final acting role. Williams’ nomination honors his significant contribution to the show and his long career in acting.

Williams’ last role was in Feud: Capote vs. the Swans. The series, created by Ryan Murphy and based on a book by Laurence Leamer, tells the story of Truman Capote and his high-society female friends, whom he later betrayed by writing about them. He played the powerful media executive William Paley, bringing depth to the character.

This Emmy nomination is Williams’ second, with his first one being 28 years ago for his role in The Late Shift.

This year, he is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. He is up against other well-known actors like Jonathan Bailey, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Goodman-Hill, John Hawkes, Lamorne Morris, and Lewis Pullman.

Williams had a long and successful career in Hollywood. He became well-known for his role in the 1979 movie Hair, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Throughout his career, he appeared in more than 75 films and many TV shows. His agent, Barry McPherson, described him as “an actor’s actor” who was highly respected in the industry.

Williams was known for his memorable performances and famous lines.

In Hair, his character Berger said, “I’m just looking for a place to be.” In Prince of the City, as Danny Ciello, he declared, “I’ve got nothing to hide.” These lines showed his talent for making characters feel real and emotional.

In Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, Williams’ character William Paley had impactful lines like, “Power isn’t just something you hold; it’s something you wield with care,” showing Paley’s strategic nature in the media world.

Earlier this year, Williams shared his joy in finishing his role in the series on social media, saying, “That’s a wrap for me on Feud: Capote’s Women. What an interesting fellow to play. What a great cast.”

After his passing, FX and 20th TV honored Williams with a statement: “Treat Williams leaves behind a legacy of remarkable performances in film and television, and an indelible mark on the entire industry.”