2011 Emmy Nominees:
Andre Braugher, "Men of a Certain Age"
Alan Cumming, "The Good Wife"
Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones"
Josh Charles, "The Good Wife"
Walton Goggins, "Justified"
John Slattery, "Mad Men"
2010 Emmy Winner: Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad")
Paul won this race on his second bid but is ineligible this year as no new episodes aired. Three of last year's other nominees are also out of the running this year.
2010 Emmy Nominees: Andre Braugher ("Men of a Certain Age"), Michael Emerson ("Lost"), Terry O'Quinn ("Lost"), Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad"), Martin Short ("Damages"), John Slattery ("Mad Men") (italics = ineligible this year)
2010 Golden Globe Winner: Chris Colfer ("Glee")
This catch-all category includes contenders from comedy and drama series as well as movies and miniseries.
2010 Golden Globe Nominees: Scott Caan ("Hawaii 5-0"), Chris Colfer ("Glee"), Chris Noth ("The Good Wife"), Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family"), David Strathairn ("Temple Grandin")
2010 SAG Winner: Steve Buscemi ("Boardwalk Empire")
While this category can include supporting performers, none were nominated this year.
2010 SAG Nominees: Steve Buscemi ("Boardwalk Empire"), Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad"), Michael C. Hall ("Dexter"), Jon Hamm ("Mad Men"), Hugh Laurie ("House")
Every Emmy nominee has to submit a sample episode for judging by the viewing panel. Gold Derby has learned of the following selections:
Josh Charles ("The Good Wife") - "Double Jeopardy" or "Two Courts" or "Closing Arguments"
Alan Cumming ("The Good Wife") - "Killer Song" or "Silver Bullet"
John Slattery ("Mad Men") - "Hands and Knees"