The 2007-2008 Primetime Emmy® Awards Supplemental Info
The 2007-2008 Primetime Emmy® Awards Supplemental Info
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
BOSTON LEGAL, ABC
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 7
Total: 22 nominations, 5 wins
DAMAGES, FX Networks
First eligible year: 2008
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008
Nominations this year: 7
Total: 7 nominations, 0 wins
DEXTER, SHOWTIME
First eligible year: 2007
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008
Nominations this year: 5
Total: 8 nominations, 2 wins
HOUSE, FOX
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 4
Total: 17 nominations, 2 wins
LOST, ABC
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2005, 2008
Year(s) won as Outstanding Drama Series: 2005
Nominations this year: 7
Total: 34 nominations, 7 wins
MAD MEN, AMC
First eligible year: 2008
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008
Nominations this year: 16
Total: 16 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
GLENN CLOSE, DAMAGES, FX Networks
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Damages
2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Shield
2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Lion In Winter
2002 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace
1997 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Special, In The Gloaming
« 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Serving In Silence: The
Margarethe Cammermeyer Story
1995 - Outstanding Made For Television Movie, Serving In Silence: The Margarethe
Cammermeyer Story
1993 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Skylark (Hallmark Hall Of Fame)
1991 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Sarah, Plain And Tall (Hallmark Hall Of Fame)
1991 - Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special And Miniseries, Sarah, Plain And Tall (Hallmark Hall Of Fame)
1984 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or A Special, Something About Amelia
Total: 11 nominations, 1 win
SALLY FIELD, BROTHERS & SISTERS, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Brothers & Sisters
« 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Brothers & Sisters
2003 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series, ER
« 2001 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series, ER
2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie, A Cooler Climate
1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, A Woman Of Independent
Means
1995 - Outstanding Miniseries, A Woman Of Independent Means
« 1977 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Or Comedy Special, Sybil
Total: 8 nominations, 3 wins
MARISKA HARGITAY, LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, NBC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
« 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Total: 5 nominations, 1 win
HOLLY HUNTER, SAVING GRACE, TNT
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Saving Grace
2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, When Billie Beat Bobby
2001 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Things You Can Tell
Just By Looking At Her
2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Harlan County War
« 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, The Positively True
Adventures Of The Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
« 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Roe vs. Wade
Total: 6 nominations, 2 wins
KYRA SEDGWICK, THE CLOSER, TNT
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer
2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
GABRIEL BYRNE, IN TREATMENT, HBO
This is Gabriel Byrne’s first Emmy nomination.
BRYAN CRANSTON, BREAKING BAD, AMC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Breaking Bad
2006 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle
2003 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle
2002 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle
Total: 4 nominations, 0 wins
MICHAEL C. HALL, DEXTER, SHOWTIME
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Dexter
2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Six Feet Under
Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
JON HAMM, MAD MEN, AMC
This is Jon Hamm’s first Emmy nomination.
HUGH LAURIE, HOUSE, FOX
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House
2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
JAMES SPADER, BOSTON LEGAL, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal
« 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal
« 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal
« 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, The Practice
Total: 4 nominations, 3 wins
OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE
BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO
10 nominations
EXTRAS: THE EXTRA SPECIAL SERIES FINALE, HBO
6 nominations
THE MEMORY KEEPER’S DAUGHTER, LIFETIME
1 nomination
A RAISIN IN THE SUN, ABC
3 nominations
RECOUNT, HBO
11 nominations
OUTSTANDING MINISERIES
THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, A&E
7 nominations
CRANFORD (MASTERPIECE THEATRE), PBS
8 nominations
JOHN ADAMS, HBO
23 nominations
TIN MAN, SCI FI CHANNEL
9 nominations
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
DAME JUDI DENCH, CRANFORD (MASTERPIECE), PBS
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Cranford (MASTERPIECE)
2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Last Of The Blonde Bombshells
Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
CATHERINE KEENER, AN AMERICAN CRIME, SHOWTIME
This is Catherine Keener’s first Emmy nomination.
LAURA LINNEY, JOHN ADAMS, HBO
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, John Adams
« 2004 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Frasier
« 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Wild Iris
Total: 3 nominations, 2 wins
PHYLICIA RASHAD, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, A Raisin in the Sun
1986 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The Cosby Show
Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
SUSAN SARANDON, BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Bernard and Doris
2002 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle
2001 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
RALPH FIENNES, BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO
This is Ralph Fiennes’ first Emmy nomination.
RICKY GERVAIS, EXTRAS: THE EXTRA SPECIAL SERIES FINALE, HBO
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series
Finale
2008 - Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series
Finale
2008 - Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series
Finale
« 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Extras
2007 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, Extras
2007 - Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series, Extras
2007 - Outstanding Comedy Series, The Office
« 2006 - Outstanding Comedy Series, The Office
2006 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, Extras
2005 - Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special, The Office
Special
Total: 10 nominations, 2 wins
PAUL GIAMATTI, JOHN ADAMS, HBO
This is Paul Giamatti’s first Emmy nomination.
KEVIN SPACEY, RECOUNT, HBO
This is Kevin Spacey’s first Emmy nomination.
TOM WILKINSON, RECOUNT, HBO
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Recount
2008 - Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, John Adams
2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Normal
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
THE AMAZING RACE, CBS
First eligible year: 2002
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Year(s) won as Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Nominations this year: 6
Total: 26 nominations, 10 wins
AMERICAN IDOL, FOX
First eligible year: 2003
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 5
Total: 34 nominations, 1 win
DANCING WITH THE STARS, ABC
First eligible year: 2006
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 8
Total: 22 nominations, 2 wins
PROJECT RUNWAY, BRAVO
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 5
Total: 12 nominations, 0 wins
TOP CHEF, BRAVO
First eligible year: 2006
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 3
Total: 5 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
ALEC BALDWIN, 30 ROCK, NBC
2008 – Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2007 – Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2006 – Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace
2005 – Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace
2002 – Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Path To War
2001 – Outstanding Miniseries, Nuremberg
1996 – Outstanding Lead Actor For A Miniseries Or A Special, Tennessee Williams’ A
Streetcar Named Desire
Total: 7 nominations, 0 wins
STEVE CARELL, THE OFFICE, NBC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office
2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
LEE PACE, PUSHING DAISIES, ABC
This is Lee Pace’s first Emmy nomination.
TONY SHALHOUB, MONK, USA
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
« 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
« 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
« 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
Total: 6 nominations, 3 wins
CHARLIE SHEEN, TWO AND A HALF MEN, CBS
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men
2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
(This is the first year of eligibility for this category.)
TOM BERGERON, DANCING WITH THE STARS, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars
2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars
2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
HEIDI KLUM, PROJECT RUNWAY, BRAVO
2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
2008 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
Total: 5 nominations, 0 wins
HOWIE MANDEL, DEAL OR NO DEAL, NBC
This is Howie Mandel’s first Emmy nomination.
JEFF PROBST, SURVIVOR, CBS
2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2004 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2003 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2002 - Outstanding Special Class Program, Survivor
« 2001 - Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Special Class), Survivor
Total: 7 nominations, 1 win
RYAN SEACREST, AMERICAN IDOL, FOX
2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2004 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2003 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
Total: 6 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, SAMANTHA WHO?, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Samantha Who?
2004 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends
« 2003 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends
Total: 3 nominations, 1 win
AMERICA FERRERA, UGLY BETTY, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Ugly Betty
« 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Ugly Betty
Total: 2 nominations, 1 win
TINA FEY, 30 ROCK, NBC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2008 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2008 - Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program,
Saturday Night Live
« 2007 - Outstanding Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2007 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2003 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night Live
« 2002 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night
Live
2001 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night Live
Total: 9 nominations, 2 wins
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, CBS
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old Christine
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old Christine
« 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old
Christine
1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1997 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
« 1996 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1995 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1994 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1993 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1992 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
Total: 10 nominations, 2 wins
MARY-LOUISE PARKER, WEEDS, SHOWTIME
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Weeds
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Weeds
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Robber Bride
« 2004 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie, Angels In America
2002 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series, The West Wing
Total: 5 nominations, 1 win
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, HBO
First eligible year: 2001
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008
Nominations this year: 4
Total: 30 nominations, 1 win
ENTOURAGE, HBO
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 5
Total: 20 nominations, 3 wins
THE OFFICE, NBC
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006, 2007, 2008
Year(s) won as Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006
Nominations this year: 8
Total: 22 nominations, 3 wins
30 ROCK, NBC
First eligible year: 2007
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007, 2008
Year(s) won as Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007
Nominations this year: 17
Total: 27 nominations, 2 wins
TWO AND A HALF MEN, CBS
First eligible year: 2004
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 7
Total: 30 nominations, 4 wins
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OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
BOSTON LEGAL, ABC
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 7
Total: 22 nominations, 5 wins
DAMAGES, FX Networks
First eligible year: 2008
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008
Nominations this year: 7
Total: 7 nominations, 0 wins
DEXTER, SHOWTIME
First eligible year: 2007
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008
Nominations this year: 5
Total: 8 nominations, 2 wins
HOUSE, FOX
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 4
Total: 17 nominations, 2 wins
LOST, ABC
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2005, 2008
Year(s) won as Outstanding Drama Series: 2005
Nominations this year: 7
Total: 34 nominations, 7 wins
MAD MEN, AMC
First eligible year: 2008
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008
Nominations this year: 16
Total: 16 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
GLENN CLOSE, DAMAGES, FX Networks
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Damages
2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Shield
2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Lion In Winter
2002 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace
1997 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Special, In The Gloaming
« 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Serving In Silence: The
Margarethe Cammermeyer Story
1995 - Outstanding Made For Television Movie, Serving In Silence: The Margarethe
Cammermeyer Story
1993 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Skylark (Hallmark Hall Of Fame)
1991 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Sarah, Plain And Tall (Hallmark Hall Of Fame)
1991 - Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special And Miniseries, Sarah, Plain And Tall (Hallmark Hall Of Fame)
1984 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or A Special, Something About Amelia
Total: 11 nominations, 1 win
SALLY FIELD, BROTHERS & SISTERS, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Brothers & Sisters
« 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Brothers & Sisters
2003 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series, ER
« 2001 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series, ER
2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie, A Cooler Climate
1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, A Woman Of Independent
Means
1995 - Outstanding Miniseries, A Woman Of Independent Means
« 1977 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Or Comedy Special, Sybil
Total: 8 nominations, 3 wins
MARISKA HARGITAY, LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, NBC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
« 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Total: 5 nominations, 1 win
HOLLY HUNTER, SAVING GRACE, TNT
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Saving Grace
2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, When Billie Beat Bobby
2001 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Things You Can Tell
Just By Looking At Her
2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Harlan County War
« 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, The Positively True
Adventures Of The Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
« 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Roe vs. Wade
Total: 6 nominations, 2 wins
KYRA SEDGWICK, THE CLOSER, TNT
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer
2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
GABRIEL BYRNE, IN TREATMENT, HBO
This is Gabriel Byrne’s first Emmy nomination.
BRYAN CRANSTON, BREAKING BAD, AMC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Breaking Bad
2006 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle
2003 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle
2002 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle
Total: 4 nominations, 0 wins
MICHAEL C. HALL, DEXTER, SHOWTIME
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Dexter
2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Six Feet Under
Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
JON HAMM, MAD MEN, AMC
This is Jon Hamm’s first Emmy nomination.
HUGH LAURIE, HOUSE, FOX
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House
2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
JAMES SPADER, BOSTON LEGAL, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal
« 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal
« 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal
« 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, The Practice
Total: 4 nominations, 3 wins
OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE
BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO
10 nominations
EXTRAS: THE EXTRA SPECIAL SERIES FINALE, HBO
6 nominations
THE MEMORY KEEPER’S DAUGHTER, LIFETIME
1 nomination
A RAISIN IN THE SUN, ABC
3 nominations
RECOUNT, HBO
11 nominations
OUTSTANDING MINISERIES
THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, A&E
7 nominations
CRANFORD (MASTERPIECE THEATRE), PBS
8 nominations
JOHN ADAMS, HBO
23 nominations
TIN MAN, SCI FI CHANNEL
9 nominations
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
DAME JUDI DENCH, CRANFORD (MASTERPIECE), PBS
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Cranford (MASTERPIECE)
2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Last Of The Blonde Bombshells
Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
CATHERINE KEENER, AN AMERICAN CRIME, SHOWTIME
This is Catherine Keener’s first Emmy nomination.
LAURA LINNEY, JOHN ADAMS, HBO
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, John Adams
« 2004 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Frasier
« 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Wild Iris
Total: 3 nominations, 2 wins
PHYLICIA RASHAD, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, A Raisin in the Sun
1986 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The Cosby Show
Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
SUSAN SARANDON, BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Bernard and Doris
2002 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle
2001 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
RALPH FIENNES, BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO
This is Ralph Fiennes’ first Emmy nomination.
RICKY GERVAIS, EXTRAS: THE EXTRA SPECIAL SERIES FINALE, HBO
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series
Finale
2008 - Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series
Finale
2008 - Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series
Finale
« 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Extras
2007 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, Extras
2007 - Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series, Extras
2007 - Outstanding Comedy Series, The Office
« 2006 - Outstanding Comedy Series, The Office
2006 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, Extras
2005 - Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special, The Office
Special
Total: 10 nominations, 2 wins
PAUL GIAMATTI, JOHN ADAMS, HBO
This is Paul Giamatti’s first Emmy nomination.
KEVIN SPACEY, RECOUNT, HBO
This is Kevin Spacey’s first Emmy nomination.
TOM WILKINSON, RECOUNT, HBO
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Recount
2008 - Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, John Adams
2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Normal
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
THE AMAZING RACE, CBS
First eligible year: 2002
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Year(s) won as Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Nominations this year: 6
Total: 26 nominations, 10 wins
AMERICAN IDOL, FOX
First eligible year: 2003
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 5
Total: 34 nominations, 1 win
DANCING WITH THE STARS, ABC
First eligible year: 2006
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 8
Total: 22 nominations, 2 wins
PROJECT RUNWAY, BRAVO
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 5
Total: 12 nominations, 0 wins
TOP CHEF, BRAVO
First eligible year: 2006
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 3
Total: 5 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
ALEC BALDWIN, 30 ROCK, NBC
2008 – Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2007 – Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2006 – Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace
2005 – Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace
2002 – Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Path To War
2001 – Outstanding Miniseries, Nuremberg
1996 – Outstanding Lead Actor For A Miniseries Or A Special, Tennessee Williams’ A
Streetcar Named Desire
Total: 7 nominations, 0 wins
STEVE CARELL, THE OFFICE, NBC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office
2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
LEE PACE, PUSHING DAISIES, ABC
This is Lee Pace’s first Emmy nomination.
TONY SHALHOUB, MONK, USA
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
« 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
« 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
« 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk
Total: 6 nominations, 3 wins
CHARLIE SHEEN, TWO AND A HALF MEN, CBS
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men
2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
(This is the first year of eligibility for this category.)
TOM BERGERON, DANCING WITH THE STARS, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars
2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars
2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars
Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
HEIDI KLUM, PROJECT RUNWAY, BRAVO
2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
2008 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway
Total: 5 nominations, 0 wins
HOWIE MANDEL, DEAL OR NO DEAL, NBC
This is Howie Mandel’s first Emmy nomination.
JEFF PROBST, SURVIVOR, CBS
2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2004 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2003 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor
2002 - Outstanding Special Class Program, Survivor
« 2001 - Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Special Class), Survivor
Total: 7 nominations, 1 win
RYAN SEACREST, AMERICAN IDOL, FOX
2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2004 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
2003 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol
Total: 6 nominations, 0 wins
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, SAMANTHA WHO?, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Samantha Who?
2004 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends
« 2003 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends
Total: 3 nominations, 1 win
AMERICA FERRERA, UGLY BETTY, ABC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Ugly Betty
« 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Ugly Betty
Total: 2 nominations, 1 win
TINA FEY, 30 ROCK, NBC
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2008 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2008 - Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program,
Saturday Night Live
« 2007 - Outstanding Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2007 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, 30 Rock
2003 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night Live
« 2002 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night
Live
2001 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night Live
Total: 9 nominations, 2 wins
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, CBS
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old Christine
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old Christine
« 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old
Christine
1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1997 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
« 1996 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1995 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1994 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1993 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
1992 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld
Total: 10 nominations, 2 wins
MARY-LOUISE PARKER, WEEDS, SHOWTIME
2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Weeds
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Weeds
2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Robber Bride
« 2004 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie, Angels In America
2002 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series, The West Wing
Total: 5 nominations, 1 win
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, HBO
First eligible year: 2001
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008
Nominations this year: 4
Total: 30 nominations, 1 win
ENTOURAGE, HBO
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 5
Total: 20 nominations, 3 wins
THE OFFICE, NBC
First eligible year: 2005
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006, 2007, 2008
Year(s) won as Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006
Nominations this year: 8
Total: 22 nominations, 3 wins
30 ROCK, NBC
First eligible year: 2007
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007, 2008
Year(s) won as Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007
Nominations this year: 17
Total: 27 nominations, 2 wins
TWO AND A HALF MEN, CBS
First eligible year: 2004
Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006, 2007, 2008
Nominations this year: 7
Total: 30 nominations, 4 wins
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