Emmys 2026 Poll: Who Should Win For Lead Actor In A Comedy Series?
The Emmy race for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series is wide open this year. Who should win? Vote in our poll!
The 2026 Emmy race for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series is wide open, with many returning nominees from last year. Only Jason Segel and Martin Short from the previous nominees are still in the running. Jason Segel, known for his therapy expertise on Apple TV's Shrinking, is a three-time nominee but has yet to secure an Emmy.
Martin Short, who returns for his fifth year on Only Murders in the Building portraying Oliver Putnam, has also failed to win his fourth nomination. Matthew Rhys, nominated for the first time, plays Mayor Tom Loftis in Widow's Bay; if he wins, he'd be the first actor since Carroll O'Connor in 1989 to win for both comedy and drama series.
Steve Carell returns after six previous nominations for his role in HBO's Rooster, while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, nominated for his superhero role in Disney+'s Wonder Man, is the only other contestant.
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