Times reporter Yvonne Villarreal spent the afternoon with the actor, a first-time Emmy nominee, as he got ready to attend the awards ceremony. He won, too.

Morris appeared shocked as the camera whipped around to him after his name was announced as the winner in the category. Lamorne kissed his mother, who was equal parts shocked and proud, and then made his way to the stage where he gave a speech that sounded like he was channeling his character,