From Variety · Zack Sharf · · 1m
Actor James Ransone excluded from major awards tributes
The Wire and It actor was left out of both the Oscars and Emmys In Memoriam segments this year.
In brief
The Wire and It actor was left out of both the Oscars and Emmys In Memoriam segments this year. James Ransone's widow is publicly criticizing the Television Academy and Academy Awards for failing to include her late husband in their In Memoriam tributes despite his notable career. Originally reported by Variety.
Actor James Ransone excluded twice
James Ransone was left out of both the Oscars In Memoriam segment in March and the Emmys In Memoriam tribute this year.
Wife calls out the snub
Ransone's widow Jamie McPhee is publicly criticizing the Television Academy for the exclusion, calling it unfair.
“It's simply not right”
The Wire breakout role
Ransone broke out on television playing Ziggy Sobotka in Season 2 of HBO's The Wire.
Film career highlights
He went on to appear in notable films including Sinister, It: Chapter 2, and Tangerine.
Generation Kill and HBO return
Ransone returned to HBO for a role in the miniseries Generation Kill later in his career.
The takeaway
James Ransone's widow is publicly criticizing the Television Academy and Academy Awards for failing to include her late husband in their In Memoriam tributes despite his notable career.
