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Veteran actor recognized for portraying Boyd Bennett in the Vimeo short-form series
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Kim Estes, an actor who already holds an Emmy Award, has now secured a second Primetime Emmy Award nomination. The nomination recognizes him as Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for his role as Boyd Bennett in Big Law, a production of R7 Films LLC and Big Law Productions LLC.
“To be recognized by the Television Academy for a second time is incredibly humbling and deeply meaningful,” said Estes. “I sincerely thank the Academy and its members for this honor. I share this nomination with the talented cast, producers, writers, and creative team behind Big Law. This moment reminds me that perseverance, preparation, and faith in the work can open new doors at every stage of the journey.”
This nomination represents another significant milestone in Estes’ professional path. He previously took home the 2017 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for playing Amanda in the Vimeo series Dicks. Almost ten years later, his work as Boyd Bennett in Big Law has returned him to Emmy consideration, underscoring his ongoing dedication to crafting authentic and memorable characters.
Estes’ route into the entertainment world is anything but conventional. Raised in Los Angeles near the Crenshaw district, he first appeared on screen at age six on Art Linkletter’s House Party.
Since then, he has amassed an extensive portfolio spanning television, film, theater, and digital media. Among his television credits are The Resident, The Company You Keep, Fatal Attraction, 9-1-1, This Is Us, How to Get Away with Murder, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, NCIS, How I Met Your Mother, Dexter, House, Criminal Minds, Private Practice, Cold Case, Fresh Off the Boat, and Pretty Little Liars.
Recognized for bringing strength, intelligence, and emotional nuance to every part, Estes has become a well-known and admired figure on screen.
Beyond his lauded acting career, Estes has also forged an exceptional path in maritime engineering, education, environmental safety, crisis management, and corporate leadership.
A graduate of Cal Poly Maritime Academy, Estes served as an officer in the United States Merchant Marine and rose from an engine-room utility position to Chief Engineer. He directed engineering operations, machinery spaces, vessel repairs, and shipyard projects across the United States and overseas. Additionally, he served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve.
Estes later earned an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and led corporate divisions handling environmental health, safety and security, sustainable development, and crisis management. His professional background includes involvement with the SEA EMPRESS, COSCO BUSAN, COSTA CONCORDIA, and the Huntington Beach oil spill. He has also worked as a professor and graduate-student mentor at CSU Maritime Academy, an independent auditor in environmental crime cases, and an expert witness for the U.S. Department of Justice.
Estes’ second Emmy nomination not only honors his performance in Big Law but also highlights a career distinguished by versatility, reinvention, and a dedication to excellence both on and off screen.
To learn more about Kim Estes, visit:
https://www.sagtalent.com/
Joy Parris
Rich Girl Productions
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jparris@richgirlproductions.com
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