For six years, Hugh Laurie has headlined House M.D., by some estimates the most popular television show in the world. He's been nominated for the best actor in a drama series Emmy five times but hasn't brought home the statue yet, despite having won the SAG and two Golden Globes for the role, among other honors.
Laurie is consistently excellent but apparently hasn't had just the right scene in any season to beat out the competition: Emmy judges base their votes on a single episode of a series that the nominees submit. That just stinks. I hope he wins Sunday, but it wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't.
Laurie is one of the highest-paid actors on television, so I'm not saying he's not compensated for his work, but he's incredibly talented (he plays and sings with The Band from TV, just landed his own record deal, and has published a best-selling novel). And he's a nice guy to boot. Actually, he's a tortured soul who doesn't feel he deserves his fame, which makes me feel he deserves the recognition more than some braggart, and he gives funny acceptance speeches.
So, I think there should be an Emmy for cumulative excellence in acting, and the inaugural statue should be given to Hugh.
Article comments
1 - Mindy
I agree with everything you said. This year, like every year Hugh Laurie's been up for the Emmy, I'll be watching as the envelope is opened, as the bearer of the winner's name leans in to speak into the mic. It will be that same old tense moment which for the last few years has ended with me heaving a heavy sigh accompanied by a shrug. I don't expect to be pleasantly surprised this time (although by submitting the magnificent "Broken" ep Mr. Laurie has given himself something of an edge).
My daughter is heartily rooting for Michael C. Hall and claims he will be the winner. She could be right (depending on how much the voters sympathize with a serial killer character). But for now, I refuse to give up hope that Mr. Laurie will finally, rightfully, bring the Emmy home.
2 - John Wilson
Hugh Laurie is a good ole' hard-working English actor so he will continue to get good roles and he'll take them and make them note-worthy.
3 - Olga Parera
I completely agree with what you've written, Nancy! I REALLY hope justice is made on Sunday!
4 - barbara barnett
Here, here!
5 - Nancy
Well, I was disappointed, but I'm not alone in saying, "Hugh Laurie Is Not a Loser"
6 - Alejandro
Emmys suck. How does Hugh not have one for best actor? It's stupid. I don't usually say this about actors, but he's an artist (I agree with your "troubled soul" argument).
7 - El Bicho
if they suck, why would you want him to win one? Prepare yourself for next year when he loses to Cranston again
8 - chris
Unlike the idiot above me I hope laurie brings home the emmy this year. Still have hope.
9 - El Bicho
Hold your breath, like the other desperate housewives. Not gonna happen