There are two guaranteed openings in the category with the departure of Steve Carell ("The Office") and the ineligibility of Matt LeBlanc ("Episodes") due to no new episodes this season. 

With new lead billing on his show, 2009 supporting champ Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men") could contend as could his new co-star Ashton Kutcher.

Among those still hoping for their first Emmy bid for their current laffers are: David Duchovny ("Californication"), Neil Flynn ("The Middle"), Billy Gardell ("Mike and Molly"), Ed Helms ("The Office"), Thomas Jane ("Hung"), Rob Lowe ("Parks and Recreation"), Joel McHale ("Community"), Lucas Neff ("Rasing Hope"), and Josh Radnor ("How I Met Your Mother").

And among the freshman funny men are: Tim Allen ("Last Man Standing"), Will Arnett ("Up All Night"), Don Cheadle ("House of Lies"), Warwick Davis ("Life's Too Short"), Rob Schneider ("Rob"), Jeremy Sisto ("Suburgatory"), and Elijah Wood ("Wilfred").

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