His dark FX comedy “Louie” fell short of the Outstanding Comedy Series race, but comedian Louis CK still has a shot at a top-level Emmy. The actor was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Actor in a Leading Role, according to the official Thursday announcement.
“30 Rock”‘s Alec Baldwin and “The Office”‘s Steve Carell, who is believed to have his best shot-to-date thanks to his emotional exist storyline, are also in contention. Beyond those veterans are last year’s winner Jim Parsons and his “The Big Bang Theoy” co-star Johnny Galecki. Matt LeBlanc from “Episodes” also gets a shot.
On the female side, “Raising Hope”‘s Martha Plimpton and “Mike & Molly”‘s Melissa McCarthy join the race occupied by veterans like Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), Amy Poehler (“Parks and Recreation”), Edie Falco (“Nurse Jackie”) and Laura Linney (“The Big C”).