01of 05Sandra Ohsandra oh.Getty ImagesThe star has been stuck in the “For Your Consideration” stage since 2005, the year she received her first Primetime Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Dr. Cristina Yang onGrey’s Anatomy.More than 15 years later, Oh, 51, has been nominted a total of 12 times.This year, she is up for outstanding lead actress in a drama series forKilling Eve, her fourth nomination in the category and 13th overall. But win or lose, Oh already made Emmy history in 2018, when she became thefirst Asian womanto be considered for the lead actress award.
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Sandra Oh
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The star has been stuck in the “For Your Consideration” stage since 2005, the year she received her first Primetime Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Dr. Cristina Yang onGrey’s Anatomy.More than 15 years later, Oh, 51, has been nominted a total of 12 times.
This year, she is up for outstanding lead actress in a drama series forKilling Eve, her fourth nomination in the category and 13th overall. But win or lose, Oh already made Emmy history in 2018, when she became thefirst Asian womanto be considered for the lead actress award.
02of 05Issa RaeParas Griffin/GettyRae, 37, received two Emmy nods this year: one forInsecureand one forABlack Lady Sketch Show, which brings her total nomination count to eight.HBO’sInsecure —which Rae created, produced and starred in —aired its series finalethis past December. Throughout its five seasons, the show received 14 Emmy nominations in total (three this year) and thus far only won once, for single-camera editing in 2020.Although it has only run for three (soon-to-be four) seasons,A Black Lady Sketch Showhas similar statistics at 13 total nominations (five this year) and three wins. If the HBO series scores for outstanding variety sketch series, it will be the first-ever honor for executive producer Rae.
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Issa Rae
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Rae, 37, received two Emmy nods this year: one forInsecureand one forABlack Lady Sketch Show, which brings her total nomination count to eight.
HBO’sInsecure —which Rae created, produced and starred in —aired its series finalethis past December. Throughout its five seasons, the show received 14 Emmy nominations in total (three this year) and thus far only won once, for single-camera editing in 2020.
Although it has only run for three (soon-to-be four) seasons,A Black Lady Sketch Showhas similar statistics at 13 total nominations (five this year) and three wins. If the HBO series scores for outstanding variety sketch series, it will be the first-ever honor for executive producer Rae.
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Connie Britton
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This year, winning outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie forThe White Lotuswould make her fifth time the charm. Regardless, Britton and her costars are likely already celebrating an impressive20 nominationsfor their HBO hit.
04of 05Seth RogenAmy Sussman/GettyThis year, the comedian received three Emmys nominations: two forPam & Tommyand one forThe Boys Presents: Diabolical. Rogen has only seen two prior nods from the Television Academy, but his Emmy recognition timeline shows the breadth of his career.In 2021, Rogen, 44, acted as executive producer ofThe Boys(the predecessor of this year’sDiabolical), which lost out in the outstanding drama series category. Turn the clock back 16 years earlier, and you’ll see Rogen’s name appear on the Emmys ballot for the first time, for his writing work onDa Ali G Showin 2005.Now Rogen has received his first acting Emmy nom thanks to his supporting role inPam & Tommy(in addition to a nod for his work as executive producer). If he wins, it will be his first performance-based accolade.
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Seth Rogen
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This year, the comedian received three Emmys nominations: two forPam & Tommyand one forThe Boys Presents: Diabolical. Rogen has only seen two prior nods from the Television Academy, but his Emmy recognition timeline shows the breadth of his career.
In 2021, Rogen, 44, acted as executive producer ofThe Boys(the predecessor of this year’sDiabolical), which lost out in the outstanding drama series category. Turn the clock back 16 years earlier, and you’ll see Rogen’s name appear on the Emmys ballot for the first time, for his writing work onDa Ali G Showin 2005.
Now Rogen has received his first acting Emmy nom thanks to his supporting role inPam & Tommy(in addition to a nod for his work as executive producer). If he wins, it will be his first performance-based accolade.
05of 05Nathan LaneDimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Inset: Buena Vista Pictures/Everett CollectionIt turns out itwashis year!With his nod for his role onOnly Murders in the Building, Lane, 66, made Emmys history as the most previously nominated contender for an outstanding guest actor award. After seven nominations, he finally got hisbig win this year.Before earning his 2022 honor, the Hollywood veteran joked about his losing streakonThe View, quipping, “You know, my pronouns are he, him and his, and apparently my adverbs are almost, nearly and not quite.“This award brings him halfway to EGOT status, since he’s received three Tony Awards. He does have two DaytimeEmmy Awards, too, for his voice work on animated seriesTimon & PumbaaandTeacher’s Pet.
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Nathan Lane
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It turns out itwashis year!
With his nod for his role onOnly Murders in the Building, Lane, 66, made Emmys history as the most previously nominated contender for an outstanding guest actor award. After seven nominations, he finally got hisbig win this year.
Before earning his 2022 honor, the Hollywood veteran joked about his losing streakonThe View, quipping, “You know, my pronouns are he, him and his, and apparently my adverbs are almost, nearly and not quite.”
This award brings him halfway to EGOT status, since he’s received three Tony Awards. He does have two DaytimeEmmy Awards, too, for his voice work on animated seriesTimon & PumbaaandTeacher’s Pet.
source: people.com
