FX's critically acclaimed miniseries "People v. O.J. Simpson American Crime Storyy" nabbed 22 Emmy nominations on Thursday, with six cast members nominated in leading and supporting roles, including Cuba Gooding Jr.
FX's critically acclaimed miniseries "People v. O.J. Simpson American Crime Storyy" nabbed 22 Emmy nominations on Thursday, with six cast members nominated in leading and supporting roles, including Cuba Gooding Jr. .
(Though there's no Judi Dench: four times nominated as leading actress, she has had only one win - in support).
The others nominated for leading actor in a play were Richard Easton of "Invention" and Brian Stokes Mitchell of "King Hedley".
Vanessa Williams, who plays the witch in "Into the Woods" was nominated for leading actress; Laura Benanti, who plays the princess, for featured actress; Gregg Edelman, who plays the prince, for featured actor; and John McMartin, who narrates, for leading actor.
State Attorney General Bill Schuette said Thursday that former Representative Thaddeus McCotter, a Republican, was "asleep at the switch" when four of his staff members forged or falsified signatures on nominating petitions, leading to criminal charges a month after his resignation.
Tony Sheldon, who played the role of the transsexual Bernadette – on Broadway as well as previous productions in Australia, Toronto and London's West End – was also nominated for leading actor in a musical.
Fiennes was nominated for leading actor for his portrayal of a concierge in the luxury hotel.
Daniel Rigby is nominated for leading actor for his performance in BBC Wales Ericc & Ernie, which is also up for best single drama.
Christian Bale, who gorged on donuts and cheeseburgers to gain weight for his role, is nominated for leading actor.
