John Bernthal achieved his first Emmy win for his guest role in the bear taking home the outstanding guest actor in a comedy series award at the 20124 creative arts emys on September 8th the 47-year-old actors role as Miley bado the son of Donna bado Jam Lee Curtis and the brother of Carmen Jeremy Allen White and sugar Abby Elliot was praised for its depth and Nuance bernthal's performance especially in the sixth episode of the second season titled fishes showcased his ability to bring emotional complexity to the chaotic holiday gathering of the bado family despite this major Milestone Bernthal did not attend the ceremony which was his first win at the Emmys his win underscores the significant impact of his portrayal in the critically acclaimed comedy drama the success of bernthal's role is mirrored by Jam Lee Curtis who also won an Emmy for Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her role as Mama bado Curtis's performance stood out among a competitive field which included nominees like Divine Joy Randolph from only murders in the building Caitlyn olssen from hacks Kristen wig and Maya Rudolph from Saturday Night Live and Olivia Coleman from the bear both Bernthal and Curtis's victories highlight the exceptional quality of performances in the bear solidifying the series reputation for strong guest roles and compelling storytelling