Emmys 2008: Final Semifinal-lists Offer More Surprises

• Jul 2, 2008 01:34 PM ET
• by TV Guide News

Tom Oh! and the GoldDerby.com crew have wrapped up their coverage of the major acting categories, scraping together the ( unofficial) semifinalist lists for lead actor and actress in a drama, and supporting comedy actor. The big headlines: Matthew Fox Lost out on a bid, while Battlestar boss lady Mary McDonnell and 30 Rocker Jack McBrayer received deserved props.

Check the lists out, then scream and/or shout. (Also, here's the round-up of Guest Actress in a Comedy almost-nominees.)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Patrick Dempsey, Grey's Anatomy
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Eddie Izzard, The Riches
Hugh Laurie, House
Denis Leary, Rescue Me
James Spader, Boston Legal

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Patricia Arquette, Medium
Glenn Close, Damages
Minnie Driver, The Riches
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order: SVU
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Mary McDonnell, Battlestar Galactica
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Jeanne Tripplehorn, Big Love

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Kevin Dillon, Entourage
Justin Kirk, Weeds
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
John Krasinski, The Office
Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock
Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock
Jeremy Piven, Entourage
Fred Willard, Back to You
Rainn Wilson, The Office

More Emmys 2008 coverage:
" Lights Out for Connie Britton in Supporting Actress Race
" Supporting Actor Winner Terry O'Quinn MIA from 2008 Race
" List of Comedy Actress Semifinalists Has Silverman Eyeing Gold
" Comedy and Drama Series Semifinalists Revealed