Elizabeth Mitchell, Lost: The once slightly menacing Juliet became season 5's central romantic figure as she set up house with Sawyer and settled into a groove with the Dharma Initiative. Until, of course, Jack and Kate returned to mess up the dynamic. (Boo!) Is there any actress on television who can convey so much anguish and passion with a single glance? Answer: No! So give the woman her Emmy nod!
Michael Cudlitz, Southland: It's remarkable the way Cudlitz convincingly brings to life Officer John Cooper's on-the-job swagger one minute, then captures those scenes of his character trying to score prescription pain killers at a gay-bar dive. Toss in those enigmatic hints of the beat cop's home life, and you've got a complex, fully realized character in just seven episodes. (BTW, while Emmy is at it, how about a simultaneous nomination for Cudlitz's Southland colleague, Shawn Hatosy, whose beleaguered, sweet-natured detective is also a series standout.)
Tricia Helfer, Battlestar Galactica: Often overlooked in the discussion of the SciFi hottie's stunning good looks is the fact that she's a damn fine actress. Sure, Katee Sackhoff's scenery-chewing style gets more buzz, but I'd argue that Helfer's subtler work, capturing the personality nuances of several versions of the Number Six Cylon model, is more worthy of Emmy recognition.
Jake Weber, Medium: Okay, yeah, I can't write the guy's name without using the word Emmy, but Weber's steadfast, supportive spouse grounds the series, and his acting is every bit as impressive as Patricia Arquette's work in the lead role. That episode where Weber's Joe continues loving his wife while she's trapped in the body of Jeffrey Tambor's murder suspect belongs on Emmy's must-watch reel. Anything short of that would be a paranormal mystery.
Okay, there's my take, now it's your turn. Who deserves an Emmy nod for Best Supporting Actor/Actress in a Drama? Speak now: Nominations are revealed on Thursday morning! And remember, if your favorites don't make the cut with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, they still have a chance at an EWwy.
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MICHAEL EMERSON definitely deserves a nod this year. He did some excellent work in “Dead is Dead” with his confrontation with the monster, making it real and heartbreaking. And his masterful monologue to Jacob in the finale just offers further proof that he is the best supporting actor on television.
If he’s nominated, I’ll be happy with any other snub that may exist.
If anyone deserves a nomination for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, it’s Raymond Cruz for his portrayal of Detective Julio Sanchez in “The Closer” last season. His part may be small, but he makes the most out of it, and he was so very, very good in the episode in which his character’s brother was shot. I mean, I usually don’t get emotional watching TV, but I was just Niagara Falls by the end of that final scene.
If I’m rooting for any supporting actor from S5 of Lost to earn an Emmy nomination, it’s Josh Holloway. I had never really thought of him as an actor (as opposed to just another pretty face) until the episode “LeFleur.” He rocked it – give it up for him!
Without question: Michael Emerson from LOST
I just hope someone from BSG is nominated, because we all know how much the Emmys love Sci Fi *insert sarcasm here*
elizabeth mitchell…give her an emmy NOD??? give her an EMMY!
TOTALLY with you on Tricia Helfer. Starbuck as a character is so annoying and therefore I admire Kaete Sackhoff for doing as good a job as she did with the character, but Tricia Helfer’s Six has always been one of the best parts of the series.
Adina Porter from True Blood deserves a nomination. Her portrayal as Terra’s mother, a woman with an addiction that believed she had a demon inside of her was phenomanal.
I really hope Elizabeth Mitchell gets a nomination this year. This is pretty much her last chance to be rewarded for her character of Juliet on LOST, seeing as how she probably won’t be back next season; and if she does return, it probably won’t be for more than a few episodes.
I also think Naveen Andrews also deserves a nomination for his portrayal of Sayid on LOST. He was brilliant this year, especially in the episode “He’s Our You.”
I would love to see Jake Weber nominated. He was excellent throughout the season, especially the finale. It was little Marie who stole “The Man In the Mirror” episode for me. I love his confusion in “Then And Again”, how his face dropped when Allison revealed the baby’s sex, the ‘row’ with Ariel and the scene with Marie at the breakfast table. Definitely one of the best portrayals of family life on television.
The two episodes Patricia directed also saw great performances from Jake.
Yunjin Kim’s (Sun)
Elizabeth Mitchell’s (Juliet)
Katherine Heigl (Izzy)
Chandra Wilson (Bailey)
Tricia Helfer (Six)
How about TR Knight for his lack of screen time this entire season of GA…just so we wouldn’t ‘notice him missing for most of the finale’. Yeah right Shondra Rhimes come up with a better excuse for ruining one of the best characters on tv.
I completely agree about Tricia Helfer. As each season of Battlestar progressed and they threw more and more material her way, she continued to do a beautiful job with it. Just watch the season two Gina arc, she’s brilliant in it. She also did beautiful work this year with both Natalie and Caprica.
I definitely agree with Tricia Helfer. She brings a fantastic depth to the role of Number Six, but the trouble is that most Emmy voters won’t look past her rack. And there’s also the fact that she’s on a sci-fi show, so she won’t get nominated.
Count me in as rooting for Elizabeth Mitchell!!!! Not only for a nod but for the WIN! Mitchell is my favorite cast member from Lost and I am absolutely devastated that she will likely not be on the show as much next season! Juliet is the most interesting character on the show to me. Hands down the most rounded in a well rounded cast. I would love to see Lost sweep the emmies this year despite what others say, I still think Lost is the best show on the air, and the cast is the most talented group of people! Josh Holloway and Michael Emerson also both deserve nods, and I might even go as far as to say Evangeline Lily and Matthew Fox(easily the most overlooked/underapreciated actor in TV) deserve nods as well!