Outstanding Lead Actor in A Comedy Series
- Larry David for playing himself on Curb Your Enthusiasm (Episode: "The Special Section")
- Matt LeBlanc for playing Joey Tribbiani on Friends (Episode: "The One in Barbados" (Parts One and Two))
- Bernie Mac for playing Bernie McCullough on The Bernie Mac Show (Episode: "The Incredible Bulk")
- Eric McCormack for playing Will Truman on Will & Grace (Episode: "The Kid Stays Out of the Picture")
- Ray Romano for playing Ray Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond (Episode: "Counseling")
- Tony Shalhoub for playing Adrian Monk on Monk (Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Airplane")
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