The 2009-2010 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series went to Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad." It was his third consecutive Emmy win in the category. The 2009-2010 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series went to Jim Parsons of "The Big Bang Theory." Parsons also won the 2010-2011 Emmy in the category.
The 2009-2010 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series went to Kyra Sedgwick for her performances as LAPD Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson in "The Closer."
Thw winner of the 2006-2007 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series was Ricky Gervais of the HBO sitcom "Extras."
Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock") won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Brendan Gleeson ("Into the Storm") won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
"Mad Men" won multiple Emmy Awards during its run, with notable wins for its lead actor Jon Hamm, who received the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2015. The show also won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in several years, including 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. Its critical acclaim and numerous awards solidified its status as a landmark television series.
No. But he was nominated for the 2000-2001 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "The West Wing."
One. Keifer Sutherland won the 2006 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Season 5 of "24."
Laura Wright, who plays Carly Corinthos on "General Hospital," won the 2010-2011 award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Jonathan Jackson, who plays Lucky Spencer, received the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Others nominated: Maurice Benard (Outstanding Lead Actor), Nancy Lee Grahn (Supporting Actress), Jason Thompson (Supporting Actor), Lexi Ainsworth (Younger Actress) and Chad Duell (Younger Actor).
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Bruce Willis, who won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series that year. He played fast-talking detective David Addison on "Moonlighting."
Laurie has never won an Emmy despite six nominations as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "House." He received nominations for the 2004-2005, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons.