Another tough category to swallow. Ian McShane’s snub is right up there with The Wire’s omission. McShane’s performance on Deadwood was the best I’ve ever seen on TV or in film. Michael C. Hall not getting a nom is also disappointing.
Kiefer Sutherland (24) – 6:1
Jack Bauer doesn’t win Emmys, he takes them.
James Spader (Boston Legal) – 13:2
Spader’s performance led to the Outstanding Drama nod, so this nomination comes as no surprise.
Hugh Laurie (House) – 4:1
See: Spader, James.
Denis Leary (Rescue Me) – 9:2
Leary headlines the post 9/11 firehouse, playing one of the darkest characters on television in Tommy Gavin.
James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) – 1:5
Despite claims that The Sopranos dipped in quality as the years went by, no one can make the same claim about Gandolfini.
Who Will Win
James Gandolfini (The Sopranos)
Expect to see a lot of The Sopranos' cast and crew before the night’s out.
Who Should Win
Denis Leary (Rescue Me)
As great as Gandolfini has been, Leary gets the nod on account his amazing work in season three of Rescue Me.
Omissions
Jason Clarke (Brotherhood), Ian McShane (Deadwood), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights), James Purefoy (Rome), Michael Chiklis (The Shield), The Entire Cast of The Wire.
