Emmys 2012: Our Dream Nominees, from Community to Walking Dead

Supporting Actor in a Drama

Alan Cumming, The Good Wife

He’s the perfect example of scene-stealer! Every time he’s on the show, he makes the show better. I never that was possible, to be honest.

Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

Tyrion Lannister is probably one of the most popular characters on TV — he’s so genuine even if he’s an ass. He doesn’t try to manipulate everyone to get what he wants. And Dinklage has played him flawlessly for the last two seasons. I just want to hug him after every episode.

Vincent Kartheiser, Mad Men

Vincent Kartheiser has NEVER been nominated, and I really do not understand why. That man is a perfect villain and everyone HATES him. Isn’t that indication to what a wonderful actor he is?

Chris Noth, The Good Wife

Peter Florrick is one of my favorite characters on TV, and I think that’s probably the most unpopular opinion in the world. But he’s the picture perfect of redemption. And Chris Noth makes me believe that in every episode he’s in. I could see the jerk in him and then see the nice guy who’s just trying to make up for his mistakes. As an actor, he lets you in.

Jon Bernthal, The Walking Dead

They killed him off, and the uproar was loud — that’s because Jon Bernthal’s Shane was one of the most polarizing characters on TV, and Bernthal acted it wonderfully. Shane’s spiraling down to the darkness, the will to survive, was devastating and yet completely honest. And sometimes just downright creepy. It’s a shame it got cut short.

John Slattery, Mad Men

John Slattery is a given. With all those one-liners Roger delivers in the show, it would be almost sinful not to nominate him especially since you can see through his jokes. You can actually see the sadness in his eyes.

Honorable Mentions

Mandy Patinkin, Homeland

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