Inside track: Emmy race for best TV comedy actor
Here's a snapshot of what we see on the derby track right now.
* = Top 10 semifinalist in 2008
** = Nominee in 2008
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock" ** (WINNER)
Zach Braff, "Scrubs"
Steve Carell, "The Office" **
Kevin Connolly, "Entourage"
David Duchovny, "Californication" *
Johnny Galecki, "The Big Bang Theory"
Brad Garrett, "Til Death" *
Adrien Grenier, "Entourage"
Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"
Lee Pace, "Pushing Daisies" **
Tony Shalhoub, "Monk" **
Charlie Sheen, "Two and a Half Men" **
(Possible)
Jason Lee, "My Name Is Earl"
Zachary Levi, "Chuck"
Danny McBride, "Eastbound & Down"
Jay Mohr, "Gary Unmarried"
James Roday, "Psych"
Josh Radnor, "How I Met Your Mother"
David Spade, "Rules of Engagement"
(Long shots)
Kyle Bornheimer, "Worst Week"
Jemaine Clement, "Flight of the Conchords"
Bret McKenzie, "Flight of the Conchords"
Photos: NBC
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James Roday is so underrated it's ridiculous. Somebody give this man the nomination he so richly deserves. And after that, hook up Jim Parsons.
Posted by: Michelle Garces | May 09, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Rhys Darby from Flight of the Conchords deserves this Emmy far more than anyone else! He was great and, I predict, going to be shamefully deprived.
Posted by: Matt | May 07, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Adrien Grenier is awful!
Posted by: J | April 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM
I think it''s Steve Carrell' s turn to win now that Alec Baldwin has won.
Posted by: Julie | April 26, 2009 at 01:23 PM