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THE EMMY AWARDS – the Oscars of the US TV world – are upon us tonight, for yet another year.
It could be argued that we’re in a golden age of TV right now, and that therefore the Emmy Awards are more interesting than ever.
We’ll find out this evening who will take home what – but until then, let’s find out who NEVER took home ANYTHING.
George Clooney
Who can forget the dashing Clooney as Doug Ross in ER? Well, Emmy judges apparently. Despite being nominated twice, he never won. Despite all his awards since, that one HAS to rankle.
Monday 23 December, 2024
Monday 23 December, 2024
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Meet the most famous actors who've never won an Emmy Award
THE EMMY AWARDS – the Oscars of the US TV world – are upon us tonight, for yet another year.
It could be argued that we’re in a golden age of TV right now, and that therefore the Emmy Awards are more interesting than ever.
We’ll find out this evening who will take home what – but until then, let’s find out who NEVER took home ANYTHING.
George Clooney
Who can forget the dashing Clooney as Doug Ross in ER? Well, Emmy judges apparently. Despite being nominated twice, he never won. Despite all his awards since, that one HAS to rankle.
Jerry Seinfeld
The gem behind the series never won an Emmy himself.
Just whisper “Serenity now!” to yourself, Jerry, and it’ll all be fine.
Larry Hagman
J.R. Ewing never won an Emmy for his iconic role in Dallas. He’d be HOPPING mad.
Jon Hamm
Mad Men has won a slew of Emmy Awards in its time – with none at all of them going to Don Draper. Ouch.
Hugh Laurie
Despite being nominated for his role as Dr House six times, Laurie never got an Emmy. Diagnosis: pretty miffed, probably.
Courteney Cox
The only actor from Friends who never even got a NOMINATION nod. Harsh. Way harsh.
(She didn’t get one for Cougar Town either but that’s more understandable.)
Angela Lansbury
The TV stalwart never won an Emmy. Even after 15 nominations.
What gives?
Steve Carell
Never won for his take on Michael Scott in the US Office. He was nominated six times – close, Steve, but no cigar.
And finally …
The Wire
Zilch. ZERO wins. Seriously, Emmys?
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