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E-mailIrish hopes high for Gabriel Byrne to snag Emmy for 'In Treatment'
Byrne, Branagh and Gleeson in contention for Emmy along with host of Irish American stars
The countdown has begun for the 61st Emmys which take place in Los Angeles Sunday night and the Irish are well up there this year.
Gabriel Byrne is up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for “In Treatment.”
He's up against Hugh Laurie for “House,” Michael C. Hall for “Dexter,” Jon Hamm for “Mad Men,” Simon Baker for “The Mentalist” and Bryan Cranston for “Breaking Bad.”
Another iconic Irish actor, Brendan Gleeson, is nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or movie for his turn as Winston Churchill in HBO’s “Into the Storm.”
He’s up against fellow Irishman Kenneth Branagh, who’s nominated for his role in PBS’ “Wallander: One Step Behind.” Irish-American Kevin Kline is also up for same award for the starring role in PBS’ “Cyrano de Bergerac.”
One of the best series to come out of Ireland, Showtime’s “The Tudors,” was snubbed in the acting and best series categories, but is recognized for its outstanding makeup and costumes.
Irish-American comedian Kathy Griffin, who hosted the Creative Arts Emmys, which honors technicians, makeup artists and other crafts workers, has her show, “My Life on the D-List” up for Outstanding Reality Program.
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