Taraji P Henson, Idris Elba, Kevin Spacey, Viola Davis, "Game of Thrones" among nominees

The 2016 Emmy Awards nominees have been announced with HBO’s 'Game of Thrones' leading the list.

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