Another day, another list of 10 semifinalists from the Emmys. This time, it's the Best Actor in a Drama.
There are a lot of the usual suspects on the list (which will be knocked down to five nominees in the next round), including actors from Dexter, Mad Men, Grey's Anatomy, Friday Night Lights, Breaking Bad, and House. One show that's not represented is Lost. I thought Matthew Fox did some great work this season, especially his drunk/screwed-up scenes.
After the jump, the list of the ten semifinalists (also check out those in contention for Best Actress - Comedy, Best Supporting Actor - Drama, Best Comedy, and Best Drama).
Best Actor - Drama semifinalists
Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights)
Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Hugh Laurie (House)
Denis Leary (Rescue Me)
Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
James Spader (Boston Legal)
Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy)
Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment)
Eddie Izzard (The Riches)
So who do you think they missed on this list? Who shouldn't even be on the list? Great to see Jon Hamm and Michael C. Hall here, and I think they'll be two of the final five.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-02-2008 @ 5:59PM
Judy said...
A pox on James Spader only because BL is way too political. Love Michael C. Hall who was so lovely on Six Feet Under. My favorite though? Gabriel Byrne with the soulful eyes.
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7-02-2008 @ 6:19PM
fred said...
Damian Lewis should be on that list I believe. But then again, Life received no love whatsoever, eveb though Lewis was terrific, so was Shahi, and it was the best new series of the season...
I have to say though, I couldn't chose one winner, my heart can't chose between Hugh Laurie and Bryan Cranston...
PS: Patrick Dempsey ? Really ?
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7-02-2008 @ 7:20PM
burlie said...
the emmys are screwed up- here's a funny take (adult language)
http://what-sucks.blogspot.com/
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7-02-2008 @ 7:51PM
scotty said...
I watch most of these shows, and I have to say: The Emmy should go to Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad).
That's all I'm going to say. If you wonder why, then you should check out all 7 episodes of the first season of Breaking Bad.
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7-02-2008 @ 10:15PM
Travis Bell said...
I couldn't choose one either...
Cranston was amazing, Chandler has proven to be great across both seasons and Michael C. Hall just doesn't get any love.
Spader has won too many times in my opinion, he's a great actor but I never thought his performance as Shore was _that_ amazing.
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7-02-2008 @ 10:36PM
Tim said...
The winner will probably be Hugh Laurie for House... Although I think rightfully it should be Michael C. Hall.
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7-02-2008 @ 11:13PM
Kathy said...
I agree that Damian Lewis should have been listed - his portrayal of Detective Charlie Crews on Life was the most powerful performance I've seen on TV in years - especially the season finale "Fill It Up" - he was absolutely brilliant!
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7-03-2008 @ 12:17AM
Phish said...
DEXTER MUST WIN! if not then HOUSE!
all others SUCK BALLS
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7-03-2008 @ 12:27AM
YouFaceTheTick said...
Michael C. Hall and Kyle Chandler? No way, the trendy popular shows and their actors will get nominated. Strangely, both seemed better in the freshman seasons of their shows...
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7-03-2008 @ 8:24AM
Chrissy6299 said...
The Emmy’s are just sad. Their refusal to acknowledge anything besides boring dramas is just wrong. Isn't an award show supposed to be objective?
The best actor on TV right now is Jensen Ackles, everyone who takes the time to view his work knows that.
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7-03-2008 @ 8:35AM
Usama said...
Speaking of "I think they'll be two of the final five," there's no Battlestar Galactica? I know they started their season late but I thought they were still in this. What about The Wire, this past year was their last run.
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