The 2016 Emmy Awards nominees have been announced with HBO’s 'Game of Thrones' leading the list.
Taraji P Henson, Idris Elba, Kevin Spacey, Viola Davis, "Game of Thrones" among nominees
"Game of Thrones" leads the list with 23 nominations. Other nominees include "The Voice," "Confirmation," "Luther," "House of Cards," "Black-ish" among others.
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Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham announced the nominations Thursday, July 14, 2016.
The 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on September 18, 2016 with Jimmy Kimmel as host.
Outstanding lead actor in a drama
Kyle Chandler, BloodlineMatthew Rhys, The AmericansKevin Spacey, House of CardsRami Malek, Mr RobotBob Odenkirk, Better Call SaulLiev Schrieber, Ray Donovan
Outstanding lead actress in a drama
Claire Danes, HomelandViola Davis, How to Get Away With MurderTaraji P Henson, EmpireTatiana Maslany, Orphan BlackKeri Russell, The AmericansRobin Wright, House of Cards
Outstanding lead actor in a limited series or TV movie
Byan CranstonBenedict Cumberbatch, SherlockIdis Elba, LutherCuba Gooding Jr, The People v OJ SimpsonTom Hiddleston, The Night ManagerCourtney B Vance, The People v OJ Simpson
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy
Anthony Anderson, Black-ishAziz Ansari, Master of NoneWill ForteWilliam H MacyThomas MiddleditchJeffrey Tambour
Outstanding lead actress in a comedy
Ellie KemperJulia Louis DreyfusLaurie MetcalfTracee Ellis RossAmy SchumerLily Tomlin
Outstanding drama series
The AmericansBetter Call SaulDownton AbbeyGame of ThronesHomelandHouse of CardsMr Robot
Outstanding comedy series
Black-ichMaster of NoneModern familySilicon ValleyTransparentUnbreakableVeep
Outstanding lead actress in a limited series or TV movie
Kirsten DunstFelicity HuffmanAudra McDonaldSarah PaulsonLili TaylorKerry Washington
Outstanding limited series
American CrimeFargoThe Night ManagerThe People v OJ SimpsonRoots
Outstanding variety talk series
Commedian in Cars Getting CoffeeJimmy KimmelLast Week Tonight with John OliverThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Outstanding television movie
A Very Murry ChristmasAll The WayConfirmationLutherSherlock: the Abominable Bride
Outstanding reality competition series
The Amazing RaceAmerican Ninja WarriorDancing With The StarsProject RunwayThe VoiceTop Chef
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama
Maggie Smith, Downton AbbeyLena Headey, Game of ThronesEmilia Clarke, Game of ThronesMaisie Williams, Game of ThronesMaura Tierney, The AffairConstance Zimmer, UnREAL
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama
Jonathan Banks, Better Call SaulBen Mendelsohn, BloodlinePeter Dinklage, Game of ThronesKit Harrington, Game of ThronesMichael Kelly, House of CardsJon Voight, Ray Donovan
Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Louie Anderson, BasketsKeegan-Michael Key, Key & PeeleAndre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-NineTy Burrell, Modern FamilyTituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtMatt Walsh, VeepTony Hale, VeepSupporting Actress in a Comedy
Niecy Nash, Getting OnAllison Janney, MomKate McKinnon, Saturday Night LiveJudith Light, TransparentGaby Hoffmann, TransparentAnna Chlumsky, Veep
Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Jesse Plemons, FargoBokeem Woodbine, FargoHugh Laurie, The Night ManagerSterling K. Brown, People v. O.J. SimpsonDavid Schwimmer, People v. O.J. SimpsonJohn Travolta, People v. O.J. Simpson
Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Melissa Leo, All the WayRegina King, American CrimeSarah Paulson, American Horror Story: HotelKathy Bates, American Horror Story: HotelJean Smart, FargoOlivia Colman, The Night Manager
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