Winner Best Actor in a Television Series for his performance in the series Blackwater Blues.
The series Blackwater Blues was also nominated for best series 2023.
Corin Nemec (born Joseph Charles Nemec IV on November 5, 1971) is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter whose passion for acting ignited after watching the film The Goonies at the age of 13, where his father worked as the art director. With both parents involved in the arts, Nemec felt naturally drawn to acting, stating that it "seemed the right thing to do." He began his training at the Centre Stage LA theater company, where his talent quickly led him to secure an agent and land several commercial roles, including one for Suzuki. His first television appearance came with a guest spot on the show Sidekicks, where he formed a lasting friendship with actor Ernie Reyes Jr.
Nemec’s breakout role came in 1988 with his performance in Tucker: The Man and His Dream. He soon earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Steven Stayner in the NBC miniseries I Know My First Name Is Steven. His career continued to rise with his role as the title character in the hit series Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990–1993). In the same year, he shared the screen with legends Jack Palance, Peter Boyle, and Charlton Heston in the feature film Solar Crisis. Nemec later portrayed Harold Lauder in the 1993 TV adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand and took on notable roles in films such as Goodbye, America and TV movies like My Brother's Keeper and Blackout.
Throughout his career, Nemec has appeared on numerous TV shows, including Tales from the Crypt, Smallville, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, Supernatural, and Ghost Whisperer. He has portrayed infamous figures, such as serial killers Richard Speck and Ted Bundy, and starred in original Sci-Fi Channel films like Mansquito and Lake Placid vs. Anaconda. He has also worked on original Lifetime movies.
In addition to his acting career, Nemec explored hip-hop in the 1990s, recording an album with his group Starship of Foolz, developed by Matt Robinson and Dedra Tate, and produced by Balthazar Getty. He also ventured into comic production, collaborating with Paul Mooney on a series where Mooney played the president of the United States. He made a cameo in the music video for "Beer for My Horses" by Toby Keith and Willie Nelson.
From 2002 to 2004, Nemec joined the cast of Stargate SG-1 as Jonas Quinn, temporarily replacing Michael Shanks’ character, Daniel Jackson.
In January 2013, Nemec suffered a life-threatening accident while filming Poseidon Rex in Belize. A boating collision left the entire right side of his body shattered, requiring multiple surgeries and blood transfusions. Despite the accident, Nemec's resilience has continued to fuel his career in film and television, showcasing his passion and dedication to his craft.
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