Jeremy Strong celebrated for his role in the hit series succession clinched his first Tony Award in 2024 for best actor in a leading role in a play the Accolade honored his compelling portrayal in Henrik Gibson's an enemy of the people where he depicted a small town doctor embroiled in a tumultuous battle against corruption and deception within his community during the award ceremony on Sunday Strong's astonishment was palpable as he accepted the prestigious trophy he took a moment to express heartfelt gratitude to the entire team behind the production from the cast and crew to the theater staff who supported the play success his acceptance speech resonated with humor and humility acknowledging the often overlooked roles of ushers and front of house staff with a touch of self-deprecating charm directed by Sam gold and adapted by Amy Herzog an enemy of the people also received a claim with a Tony nomination for best Revival of Play Strong underscored his appreciation for Herzog and gold noting a personal connection with Herzog dating back to their collaboration on the great God pan where he first encountered his future wife Emma reflecting on the play relevance strong emphasized its thematic weight describing it as a poignant call to confront challenging truths facing contemporary Society he alluded to the unique challenges of his role where he spent significant portions of the performance of under a bar while enduring symbolic ice throwing by the cast in closing strong marked a pinnacle moment in his theatrical career celebrated not only for his exceptional acting but also for his ability to bring depth and relevance to complex characters his Tony Award for best actor stands as a testament to his talent and dedication to the craft resonating with audiences and critics alike