Matthew Rhys won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2018 for The Americans. Matthew Rhys won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2026 for Widow's Bay.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Widow's Bay | 1 · 2 |
| 2018 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Americans | 1 · 2 |