Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Why He Will Be Nominated: The British period drama attracted a lot of attention stateside, and the Earl of Grantham is the lord of the manor.
Why He Won't: This is the first year the show is competing outside of miniseries category and with the big boys in drama series.
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Why He Will Be Nominated: The show's incredibly dark twists led to Nucky's most complex season and some amazing acting.
Why He Won't: Although he won the Golden Globe for his role as Nucky Thompson in 2010, he's facing an embarrassment of riches of competition in the category.
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Why He Will Be Nominated: Wasn't nominated last year, but that was only because the show's filming schedule made it ineligible to compete.
Why He Won't: He's a shoo-in. Unless there is a giant sinkhole in Los Angeles that swallows up the ballots.
Do you think he'll get a nomination? Go vote for your favorite!
Kelsey Grammer, Boss
Why He Will Be Nominated: He already won the Golden Globe for his performance in the Starz series.
Why He Won't: Does anyone actually watch this show? Aww that was mean. But really, we are curious.
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Why He Will Be Nominated: He's become a fixture in the category and they could use last year's graphics. (We kid.)
Why He Won't: The serial killer drama had its worst weakest season yet. And in a tough race, that might cost him a nod.
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Why He Will Be Nominated: He's just so so good as Don Draper. And as the headlining star of four-time winner of Best Drama series, he should be in the mix.
Why He Won't: The Emmys historically love the 1960s drama, but will a new favorite be crowned this year?
Dustin Hoffman, Luck
Why He Will Be Nominated: It helps that he has a big movie-star name.
Why He Won't: The short-lived drama might be the dark horse in this race. Boom. Nailed it.
Charlie Hunnam, Sons of Anarchy
Why He Will Be Nominated: Voters realize this outstanding actor deserves a nomination.
Why He Won't: For some strange reason, the Charming crew has yet to be recognized.
Jason Isaacs, Awake
Why He Will Be Nominated: He was absolutely fantastic in this mind-bending drama. And frankly he should have been recognized years ago for his Brotherhood performance.
Why He Won't: Sadly, not many people tuned in to this NBC drama. Did the voters miss his performance as well?
Hugh Laurie, House
Why He Will Be Nominated: Got a nod last year. Plus, with the Fox drama completing its finale season we'd bet money on another nomination.
Why He Won't: He should. He may not have won in the past, but it would be a nice sendoff for the crotchety doc.
Do you think he'll be among the nominated? Go vote for your favorite!
Damian Lewis, Homeland
Why He Will Be Nominated: He was perfect. While watching the Showtime series first season we screamed (more than once), "Give him all the Emmy awards!"
Why He Won't: We don't want to live in a world (or city) where he doesn't get recognition for the deeply complicated vet.
Andrew Lincoln, The Walking Dead
Why He Will Be Nominated: Did you know he's British? Yep, that's some fine acting right there. That and he plays a man desperate to survive a zombie apocalypse very, very well.
Why He Won't: With this competition he might have a better chance escaping a zombie-infested city on foot.
William H. Macy, Shameless
Why He Will Be Nominated: Impresses as the world's worst father.
Why He Won't: Same old story: too many great actors to chose from.
Timothy Olyphant, Justified
Why He Will Be Nominated: This cool cowboy marshal was nominated last year.
Why He Won't: This season, while very very good, isn't earning the same amount of Emmy buzz as it did when he shared the accolades with Margo Martindale.
Kiefer Sutherland, Touch
Why He Will Be Nominated: His Emmy for 24 is probably lonely and needs a friend.
Why He Won't: The new Fox drama wasn't quite the mainstream hit everyone was hoping for.
Could this underdog get a nomination? Go vote for your favorite!