LOS ANGELES _ Clutching an Emmy statuette in his hand, Bill Hader reflected on what he called a "surreal" win for lead actor in a comedy in HBO's "Barry."
In "Barry," a series that also marked Hader's directorial debut, the actor plays a depressed professional killer who attempts to make a life change after attending acting classes.
"I legit don't know what I said up there," he said laughing. "I had to ask my publicist."
Hader admitted he wasn't really expecting to receive the honor, thinking the award would go to Ted Danson of "The Good Place" or "Atlanta" star and creator Donald Glover.
Hader took time to acknowledge his "Barry" co-star, Henry Winkler, who won his first Emmy for supporting actor in a comedy. "Just seeing him up there, it was great," Hader said.
"You're only really as good as the company you're in," he added. "Henry would push me in a way to give that performance and vice versa."
Hader also reflected on the series' premiere in March.
"My dad gave me a hug and said this is always what you wanted to do," Hader said. "Directing and writing and acting _ that meant a lot."
