The TV IV:IVy Awards/2008/Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Candidates to be considered the Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for work in a series which first aired one or more episodes in the United States between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Please read carefully the Definitions and Guidelines before putting a candidate up for nomination.

Definitions

comedy

Any live-action (non-animated), scripted (non-documentary, talk or news), non-sketch or variety, episodic (airing on a recurring basis), non-limited series categorized as a Comedy on the TV IV. In the case of shows which are categorized as both Comedy and Drama (and only in those cases), the show will be categorized on the basis of runtime: Less than 40 minutes should be considered a Comedy, 40 minutes or more should be considered a Drama.

actor

A human male performer in a scripted series, including male actors portraying female characters.

lead actor

An actor who is First Billed in an episodic series at any point during the eligibility year.

first billed

Listed first in the show's opening or starring credits when the credits are not entirely in alphabetical order. Depending on the show's format two actors or actresses may be considered first billed (and in some rarer cases three or four). If in doubt just propose them where you think they belong and the entry will just be moved to the proper page.

Guidelines

Please feel free to propose as many or as few candidates as you like in each category. Feel free to discuss yours or others' proposals as much or as little as you choose. Actual number of votes listed in support of or opposition to does not affect a candidate's ability to move to the next round. All candidates listed here will move on but the amount of support and opposition can be taken into consideration by voters during the nomination phase.

Please follow the standard format shown below for proposing candidates and link the show titles and names, even if the linked articles are empty or stubs. We must have a series for which each actor is being nominated, so be sure to include one as shown. To add your name in support or opposition simply add a new line with a pound and four tildas after the previous names like this # ~~~~

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Candidates Discussion

Steve Carell, The Office

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Terry Crews, Everybody Hates Chris

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David Duchovny, Californication

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1. The-jam 17:44, 19 February 2009 (EST)

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• Duchovny continues to make you root for Hank even when he does some pretty shady things. His portrayal is very subtle but it makes you feel bad for Hank even when things are clearly his fault. He's also great when not being subtle such as his reaction in the finale after the birth of Sonya's baby or in his dealings with Becca's new boyfriend.--The-jam 17:44, 19 February 2009 (EST)
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Jason Lee, My Name Is Earl

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1. The-jam 17:44, 19 February 2009 (EST)
2. HuskersRule 23:35, 5 March 2009 (EST)
3. Rvb strongbad 00:04, 12 March 2009 (EDT)
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John Lehr, 10 Items or Less

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1. HuskersRule 23:35, 5 March 2009 (EST)
2. Rvb strongbad 00:04, 12 March 2009 (EDT)
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Jay Mohr, Gary Unmarried

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1. HuskersRule 23:35, 5 March 2009 (EST)
2. Rvb strongbad 00:04, 12 March 2009 (EDT)
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Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

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1. HuskersRule 23:39, 5 March 2009 (EST)
2. OhGodBook2 06:11, 10 March 2009 (EDT)
3. Rvb strongbad 00:04, 12 March 2009 (EDT)
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• His antics as Sheldon are the main reason I watch and love the show.--HuskersRule 23:39, 5 March 2009 (EST)
• The perfect actor for the role of Dr. Sheldon Cooper -- OhGodBook2 06:11, 10 March 2009 (EDT)
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