Emmys: Every actor nominated for both comedy and drama series [PHOTOS]
In 2022, Martin Short earned his fifth acting Emmy nomination for his comedic star turn on “Only Murders in the Building.” Since his resume already included a featured notice for the drama series “Damages,” he was welcomed into a group of 16 other actors with lead or supporting bids for both types of programs. Scroll through our photo gallery to find out who preceded him in joining this club.
To date, the only actors who have won Emmys as both comedy and drama series regulars are Ed Asner (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show”; “Lou Grant”), Carroll O’Connor (“All in the Family”; “In the Heat of the Night”), Alan Alda (“M*A*S*H”; “The West Wing”), and John Lithgow (“3rd Rock from the Sun”; “The Crown”). Another five men on this roster only won for their dramatic roles, while three more only succeeded on their comedy bids.
Every actor included in this gallery was nominated at least once each in categories specifically meant to honor continuing comedy or drama series performances. This excludes bids in consolidated categories as well as those for single-episode appearances. Guest nominees are also not counted, even if they previously or subsequently received regular credit on their series.
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