Our Predictions: Golden Globe Nominees For TV

In terms of the Golden Globe nominees for TV, there is a host of exciting talent up for nominations.

For the big awards, Best TV series drama lies between either Mad Men or Boardwalk Empire. My hunch is Boardwalk Empire might just snatch it because of its freshness and originality. I want to see Best TV series Comedy to go to Glee but it faces tough competition from Modern Family and The Big C. 30 Rock has won this award on countless occasions and although it hosted some terrific guest stars (Matt Damon and Julianne Moore to name a few) it wont put up much of a challenge.

Best mini-Series or motion Picture Made for TV is an interesting category. At last years Emmy Awards the prize went to Temple Grandin and recently The Pacific took home Best TV movie at the Critics Choice Awards.

The debate lies in the acting nomination lists. For Best actress in a Mini-Series/TV Movie, Claire Danes looks to be the front-runner. For leading actress in a TV drama I suspect Kyra Sedgwick is favourite considering she won for The Closer at last years Emmys. Leading Actress in a comedy series will probably go to Edie Falco for Nurse Jackie. Tina Fey has won enough of these. Also, hopefully Best supporting actress will be picked up by Jane Lynch, who is always hilarious in Glee.

The gents categories are tough. Bryan Cranston is the one to beat for Best actor in a TV series drama but Steve Buscemi may ruin his night. Hopefully Al Pacino takes home Best actor in a mini-Series or TV movie. Given that this is Steve Carrell’s last season of The Office I would like him to finally win Best actor in a TV series musical or comedy. But Jim Parsons will present the most offense. And as much as I’d like Chris Colfer to win Best supporting actor it will probably go to Eric Stonestreet for Modern Family.

Boardwalk Empire Might Surprise At The Globes (Courtesy of http://watch-boardwalkempire-online.com/)

Here are our predictions:

Best TV Series Drama

• Boardwalk Empire
• Dexter
• The Good Wife
• Mad Men
• The Walking Dead

Best TV Series Comedy or Musical

• The Big Bang Theory
• The Big C
• Glee
• Modern Family
• Nurse Jackie
• 30 Rock

Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV

• Carlos
• The Pacific
• The Pillars Of The Earth
• Temple Grandin
• You Don’t Know Jack

Best Actor In A Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV

• Idris Elba (Luther)
• Ian McShane (The Pillars Of The Earth)
• Al Pacino (You Don’t Know Jack)
• Dennis Quaid (The Special Relationship)
• Edgar Ramirez (Carlos)

Best Actress In A Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV

• Hayley Atwell (The Pillars Of The Earth)
• Claire Danes (Temple Grandin)
• Judi Dench (Cranford)
• Romola Garai (Emma)
• Jennifer Love Hewitt (The Client List)

Best Actor In A TV Series Musical Or Comedy

• Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
• Steve Carell (The Office)
• Thomas Jane (Hung)
• Matthew Morrison (Glee)
• Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)

Best Actress In A TV Series Musical Or Comedy

• Toni Collette (United States Of Tara)
• Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie)
• Tina Fey (30 Rock)
• Laura Linney (The Big C)
• Lea Michele (Glee)

Best Actor In A TV Series Drama

• Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire)
• Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
• Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
• Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
• Hugh Laurie (House)

Best Actress In A TV Series Drama

• Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife)
• Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men)
• Piper Perabo (Covert Affairs)
• Katey Sagal (Sons Of Anarchy)
• Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)

Best Supporting Actor In A Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV

• Scott Caan (Hawaii-Five-0)
• Chris Colfer (Glee)
• Chris North (The Good Wife)
• Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family)
• David Strathairn (Temple Grandin)

Best Supporting Actress In A Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV

• Hope Davis (The Special Relationship)
• Jane Lynch (Glee)
• Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire)
• Julia Stiles (Dexter)
• Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)