Who is Karsen Liotta? Ray Liotta's daughter says posthumous Emmy nod for 'Black Bird' 'would mean the world to him'

2023-07-13 16:16

Ray Liotta, who died in May 2022, had previously won an Emmy for his exceptional portrayal of Charlie Metcalf in 'ER' in 2005

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Late actor Ray Liotta received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2023 Emmy Awards. The nomination recognized his outstanding work in the Apple TV Plus series 'Black Bird'. Competing alongside his co-star Paul Walter Hauser, Liotta will vie for the award against Murray Bartlett ('Welcome To Chippendales'), Richard Jenkins ('Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story'), Joseph Lee ('Beef'), Young Mazino ('Beef'), and Jesse Plemons ('Love & Death').

Liotta, who died in May 2022, had previously won an Emmy for his exceptional portrayal of Charlie Metcalf in 'ER', receiving the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2005. In addition to Liotta's current nomination, the series 'Black Bird' garnered a total of four nominations. Taron Egerton, for his remarkable performance, earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Furthermore, DoP Natalie Kingston earned a nomination for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

Liotta's daughter, Karsen, said in a statement, "I am so grateful to the members of the Television Academy for honoring my Dad with this nomination. He was so incredibly proud of his performance in 'Black Bird', and it would mean the world to him to be nominated alongside Taron and Paul," per Daily Mail.

Who is Karsen Liotta?

Karsen Liotta, born on December 21, 1998, is an American actress known for her work in film and television. She is the daughter of renowned actor Ray Liotta and has been building her own acting career. Karsen has appeared in notable projects such as 'Hubie Halloween' (2020) and the TV series 'Shades of Blue' (2016).

What is 'Black Bird' about?

'Black Bird' is a six-episode limited drama series that tells the true story of Jimmy Keene, portrayed by Taron Egerton. Jimmy, a criminal facing a lengthy prison term, is approached by the FBI to act as an informant and obtain a confession from serial killer Larry Hall, played by Paul Walter Hauser. The objective is to uncover the locations of the 18 women Hall murdered. In the series, Ray Liotta portrays Big Jim Keene, Jimmy's father. 'Black Bird' premiered in July and explores the gripping narrative surrounding Jimmy's journey as an informant and his complex relationship with his father.