Overview
- The Television Academy’s nominations announced Wednesday gave Fox his first Emmy nod since 2016 and his 18th career acting nomination, this time in Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
- Fox returned to television for a multi-episode arc in Shrinking’s third season as Gerry, a patient with Parkinson’s whose part was created for him by series co-creator Bill Lawrence.
- Harrison Ford also received a nomination for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on Shrinking, reflecting multiple acting nods for the Apple TV show.
- The 2026 Emmy nominations were revealed in a ceremony streamed from the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center and the awards will air Sept. 14 with Mariska Hargitay hosting.
- Fox’s nomination underlines his long career and advocacy work since his Parkinson’s diagnosis, it reminds audiences that actors with chronic illness can return to acclaimed roles and could encourage more on-screen portrayals of neurological conditions.