UPDATED: Actors on Emmy's Top 10 pre-noms lists
Here's an updated list of some of the actors reported to have made Emmy's pre-noms run-off. Sample episodes featuring the performances of 10 actors in each category are being screened by judges now. Judges rank all 10 entries against each other. Their scores will then be combined on a 50/50 basis with results of the original popular vote (yes, the same method you see on TV on "Dancing with the Stars"!) of academy members and results will determine the final nominees, which will be announced on July 19. CLICK HERE to see what sample episodes are being screened.
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BEST COMEDY ACTOR
(Partial List of 10 Pre-Nominees)
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Steve Carell, "The Office"
Ricky Gervais, "Extras"
Jason Lee, "My Name Is Earl"
Tony Shalhoub, "Monk"
Charlie Sheen, "Two and a Half Men"
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BEST COMEDY ACTRESS
(Partial List of 10 Pre-Nominees)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "New Adventures of Old Christine"
America Ferrera, "Ugly Betty"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Teri Hatcher, "Desperate Housewives"
Felicity Huffman, "Desperate Housewives"
Mary-Louise Parker, "Weeds"
BEST DRAMA ACTOR
(Partial List of 10 Pre-Nominees)
James Gandolfini, "Sopranos"
Michael C. Hall, "Dexter"
Eddie Izzard, "The Riches"
Hugh Laurie, "House"
Denis Leary, "Rescue Me"
Kiefer Sutherland, "24"
BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
(Partial List of 10 Pre-Nominees)
Patricia Arquette, "Medium"
Minni Driver, "The Riches"
Edie Falco, "Sopranos"
Ellen Pompeo, "Grey's Anatomy"
Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer"
BEST SUPPORTING DRAMA ACTOR
(Partial List of 10 Pre-Nominees)
Michael Imperioli, "The Sopranos"
Masi Oka, "Heroes"
BEST SUPPORTING DRAMA ACTRESS
(Partial List of 10 Pre-Nominees)
Katherine Heigl, "Grey's Anatomy"
Sandra Oh, "Grey's Anatomy"
CCH Pounder, "The Shield"
Chandra Wilson, "Grey's Anatomy"
BEST SUPPORTING COMEDY ACTOR
(Partial List of 10 Pre-Nominees)
Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men"
Kevin Dillon, "Entourage"
John Krasinski, "The Office"
Jeremy Piven, "Entourage"
Rainn Wilson, "The Office"
BEST SUPPORTING COMEDY ACTRESS
(Partial List of 10 Pre-Nominees)
Elizabeth Perkins, "Weeds"
Jamie Pressley, "My Name Is Earl"
Vanessa Williams, "Ugly Betty"
(NOTE: These reports come to us unsolicited. We pass them along when we know that the sources are usually credible, but information is unofficial and unverified. We do not encourage judges to break any agreement of confidentiality that they may have made with ATAS.)
The fact that "Heroes" is nominated and not "LOST" or "The Wire" shows how relevant the Emmy's really are when it comes to truly good writing, acting and pretty much anything else that contributes to a quality show.
The story/characters on "Heroes" are so cliche it's absolutely laughable. I find myself finishing the character's sentences because you just insert the most cliche, overused statement they could possibly make.
I've watched 14 episodes of "Heroes" and desperately wanted to like it, to have something to watch between seasons of "LOST"...but the Hiro character what is he nominated for? NOTHING ever happens to him. He just finds randomn stuff to do like chase after a sword or save some girl that ends up not progressing any type of story line at all.
Matthew Fox was excellent this season- any actor from LOST is hands down more impressive than any character from "Heroes"...
I mean, c'mon the stripper with the heart of gold and the little boy genius child (coughJerryMcGuirecough) or the cheerleader with the "dorky" friend (coughprettyinpinkcough) or the cop who hears people's thoughts and uses that on his wife (coughwhatwomenwantcough).
For the love of God "Heroes" do something original!
Posted by: Megan | July 31, 2007 at 08:30 AM
Geez!!! ROBERT SEAN LEONARD snubbbed by the EMMY's again. Okay I can understand Hugh Laurie even though he's my second favorite actor AFTER RSL, But I don't get how David Morse gets an Emmy nod and RSL doesn't. I am totally disgusted and I blame it on showrunners David Shore and Katie Jacobs.
Posted by: Michelle | July 20, 2007 at 04:14 PM
I'm glad to see Patricia Arquette on this list. She delivers weekly plus this year I think we saw some of her best acting. Did you guys hear that she gets so into her work that it actually makes her sick? She was recently feeling a little under the weather and we recently learned that it was because of some of the intense material they had on Medium this season.
Plus, I would just like to add this. Where is Jake Weber? Are any of you guys watching Medium? I don't think you are because he delivered us some fantastic supporting actor work. You could just see it in his face, you know what I mean? Fantastic actor and way overdue if you ask me!
Posted by: Holly | July 18, 2007 at 04:01 PM
Where is JENSEN ACKLES?
Posted by: Elodie | July 11, 2007 at 11:26 AM
What about Sally Fields from "Brothers and Sisters"! (She kicks ass on that show.) And how is Jon Cryer supporting when talentfree Charlie Sheen is the lead. Both are Leads and neither one deserve to be nominated. I hope Kenneth from "30 Rock" gets nominated over one-note Piven, last year's winner. No one is mentioning "Boston Legal" with great talent like Spade and Shatner. Thank God for the Golden Globes who gives credit where credit is do and not wait a few years to give out awards after the fact....yep, that means you, Emmy.
Posted by: Michael | July 10, 2007 at 07:30 AM
I feel like my friends and I are the only people watching this show, but nothing for How I Met Your Mother?? I really thought the Slap Bet episode was the funniest episode I saw of anything all year. At least let Neil Patrick Harris get a nod for Supporting Actor.
Posted by: Michael | July 09, 2007 at 03:30 PM
How in the world is Bradley Whitford getting overlooked again (not getting nominated for The West Wing in the prior year was a sin considering he WAS the show last year!)? His performance in the last episode of Studio 60 was TOP even if the series wasn't the best.
Posted by: AN | July 09, 2007 at 12:18 PM
LOST is the greatest, most brilliant show on TV!!
Where are Michael Emerson, Elizabeth Mitchell, Terry O'Quinn, and even Josh Holloway for his INCREDIBLE performance in The Brig!!
And...of course, Miatthew Fox!!!! What a performance on the finaleee!!!
Posted by: 4lost8addict15 | July 09, 2007 at 10:19 AM
I can't believe that Cold Case didn't even make the top 10 in the best drama category. It's one of the best shows on television.
I really hope that Jenna Fischer, Elizabeth Mitchell and Michael Emerson make the short lists for their respective categories. I won't be watching if all of them get snubbed.
I would also love to see Allison Mack on the top 10 list but considering that Smallville is a CW show, that does seem very unlikely.
Posted by: Precious | July 08, 2007 at 11:56 PM
If Ali Larter or Hayden Panettiere doesn't get in the Top 10, i too won't be watching the Emmys.
Posted by: T.D. | July 08, 2007 at 04:37 PM
Yes, Bergen opted to not submit herself this year. Too bad Ellen Burstyn didn't do the same last year.
Posted by: Jen | July 08, 2007 at 08:52 AM
I know it was cancelled but Kidnapped had some extremely good actors, Dana Delaney was exceptional but I know she will not be recognised.
Becki Newton should be in supporting comedy actress and Dave Annable from Brothers & Sisters should get a nod too.
Posted by: Deano | July 08, 2007 at 01:42 AM
Hey what about Mariska Hargitay?
She has done some phenomenal work this year - as has Chris Meloni - both on SVU.
Sally Field and Mariska are my top two picks for best actress in a drama..
Posted by: audrey | July 07, 2007 at 09:31 PM
I don't see Candice Bergen's name on the submitted Master List of potential nominees (dated June 20) in either Lead or Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "Boston Legal". Does anyone know... did she elect not to submit this year, similar to her stance in the waning years of "Murphy Brown" after winning so many statuettes?
Posted by: rob | July 07, 2007 at 09:06 PM
I would never have said this until this year, but I'm really rooting for Steven Schirripa of "The Sopranos" in the Best Supporting Actor category. While I'm also hopeful for Robert Iler (both had breakout seasons, I think) I would almost say that Schirripa's work in "Soprano Home Movies" is award worthy. Not bad for a bit-playing character in a show with many, many significant and showy roles. Does anyone know if Schirripa made the short list?
Posted by: rob | July 07, 2007 at 08:57 PM
i hope jenna fischer gets nominated, she's great on the office
Posted by: kev | July 07, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Lauren Graham deserves to get a nomination. She was great on Gilmore Girls for the past 7 seasons and if she does not get recognized for it i will not watch it.
Posted by: Katie | July 07, 2007 at 05:02 PM
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Posted by: MIKEJ | July 07, 2007 at 02:04 PM
You forget KYLE CHANDLER AND CONNIE BRITTON...they are brilliant and he deserve more atention...He is a great actor...and a hot guy...The " academy" always forget KYLE CHANDLER....his role in Early Edition and Lion´s Den was great....but they never indicate this awesome actor for awards...THAT IS AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Janny | July 07, 2007 at 12:46 PM
OMG!!!! I am disgusted as to how Brothers and Sisters did not even get mentioned. By far the best drama and one of the best ensemble cast on TV!
Posted by: BD02 | July 07, 2007 at 12:38 PM
Will there be more updates here, because I've been checking every day.
Sometimes that OCD comes in handy.
Posted by: Joe Bua | July 07, 2007 at 12:07 PM
What about Brothers & Sisters ?? Maybe a nomination for Best Drama Series was a long shot but if Sally Field doesn't make the top 10 for best actress that's just scandalous !! Rachel Griffiths also deserves supporting.
Posted by: florent | July 07, 2007 at 02:36 AM
I agree that Sally Field and Rachel Griffiths, at least, should be remembered from "Brothers and Sisters" and I really think the superb work of Tichina Arnold should be recognized from "Everybody Hates Chris." Oh, and YEAH to KYRA SEDGWICK and VANESSA WILLIAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mark | July 07, 2007 at 12:35 AM
Im feeling like some names were left of on purpose.
Posted by: illstayifLindastays | July 06, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Im holding out for Becki Newton from Ugly Betty....LOVE LOVE LOVE her
Posted by: Cengiz | July 06, 2007 at 04:37 PM