Emmy nomination
Fey is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Liz Lemon on 30 Rock.
Emmy nomination
Falco is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Jackie Peyton, RN on Nurse Jackie.
It’s a huge honor — genuinely exciting to be among these women in my category. These are actresses I’ve watched and loved for years.
Emmy nomination
Dunham is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Hannah Horvath on Girls.
This is amazing. It’s a very exciting boost to go to set with something to celebrate beyond just the fact that the breakfast truck serves quesadillas.
Emmy nomination
Dern is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Amy Jellicoe on Enlightened.
I’m so thrilled and grateful to the Academy for this lovely news. The role of Amy Jellicoe is a shared creation, and therefore I share this nomination with the extraordinary Mike White for his creation and vision. I also share this with the greatest cast ever, who made Amy all that she is, as well as all of the directors and our crew who have helped shape her. I am excited and thankful for any support our show is offered, so that people can continue to find it.
Emmy nomination
Louis-Dreyfus is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Vice President Selina Meyer on Veep.
It’s taken me decades, but I have finally avenged Lucille Ball. I am euphoric.
Emmy nomination
Pacino is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Phil Spector on Phil Spector.
Emmy nomination
Jones is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Alfred Hitchcock on The Girl.
Emmy nomination
Damon is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Scott Thorson on Behind the Candelabra.
Emmy nomination
Cumberbatch is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Christopher Tietjens on Parade’s End.
This nomination is a wonderful early birthday present.
Emmy nomination
Douglas is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Liberace on Behind the Candelabra.
What a treat to take a chance and be rewarded with 15 nominations. A great team effort and so well deserved by Steven Soderbergh, Matt Damon, Richard LaGravanese, Jerry Weintraub and all the people that made Behind the Candelabra so effective.
Emmy nomination
Spacey is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Frank Underwood on House of Cards.
Look, we’re the new kids on the block; and for us to break through in such a competitive field with so much great work being done, it’s incredibly satisfying and a great acknowledgement for the show. It’s just wonderful that the academy has recognized the show in so many categories.
Emmy nomination
Lewis is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Nicholas Brody on Homeland.
Emmy nomination
Hamm is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Don Draper on Mad Men.
Emmy nomination
Cranston is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Walter White on Breaking Bad.
Taking nothing for granted, this Emmy nomination — and that of my fellow Breaking Bad family — is as sweet as ever. I’m very grateful for the recognition.
Emmy nomination
Bonneville is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Robert, Earl of Grantham on Downton Abbey.
I am honored, overwhelmed and dead chuffed.
Emmy nomination
Daniels is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Will McAvoy on The Newsroom.
I know we pissed some people off the first season. Aaron is creating something under a very big spotlight. It’s something original, and he’s out there doing it by himself. There are going to be people who don’t like that. But I give him a lot of credit.
Emmy nomination
Bateman is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Michael Bluth on Arrested Development.
Emmy nomination
LeBlanc is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Himself on Episodes.
It happens so early — I thought it was 5 a.m. and so I set my alarm for 5 and when the phone didn’t ring by 5:15, I thought, ‘Well, OK, it didn’t happen this year,’ and I went back to sleep. Then at quarter to 6, my publicist called…
Emmy nomination
Cheadle is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Marty Kaan on House of Lies.
Given all the hilarious film work I’ve done, from Traffic to Crash to Flight, it’s nice to finally be recognized as the comic genius I am. Thank you, Academy members.
Emmy nomination
C.K. is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Louie on Louie.
…it’s kind of crazy. It’s nuts. This is the kind of show that you hope gets to stay on the air. And then there are shows that are on the air for years and years that never get a single nomination.