True Blood’s Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette) has received some well deserved recognition, he has been nominated for a NAACP Image Award. Nelsan has been nominated for his role in “True Blood” in the category of “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.”
Here are the nominees for this category:
* Corey Reynolds – “The Closer” (TNT)
* Ice T – “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC)
* James Pickens, Jr. – “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC)
* Nelsan Ellis – “True Blood” (HBO)
* Omar Epps – “House M.D.” (FOX)
Additionally, Nelsan’s film “The Help” in which he played the part of Henry, the waiter and included True Blood’s Anna Camp (Mrs. Steve Newlin) in the cast, received the most nominations, a total of eight.
True Blood’s Writer and Executive Producer, Alexander Woo was also nominated for Writing in a Dramatic Series
Here are the nominees for this category:
* Alexander Woo – “True Blood” – It Hurts Me Too (HBO)
* Janine Sherman Barrois – “Criminal Minds” -Remembrance of Things Past (CBS)
* Judith McCreary – “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” -Disabled (NBC)
* Leyani Diaz, Vanessa Rojas – “The Event” -Loyalty (NBC)
* Shonda Rhimes – “Private Practice” -Did You Hear What Happened to Charlotte King? (ABC)
Also, his True Blood Mama, Alfre Woodard was also nominated for her role in Memphis Beat in the category “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.” The list of nominees are:
* Alfre Woodard – “Memphis Beat” (TNT)
* Anika Noni Rose – “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC)
* Archie Panjabi – “The Good Wife” (CBS)
* Diahann Carroll – “White Collar” (USA Network)
* Loretta Devine – “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC)
The Image Awards honor outstanding people of color for their work in film, television, music, and literature.
The awards show will air live on Friday, Feb. 17 (8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC.
source: reuters.com
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FINALLY someone recognizes his talent. He has my vote for sure!
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I know all these roles, and he has to be the winner!
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mabjazzy Reply:
January 19th, 2012 at 15:58
I meant to say all the roles of the actors nominated.
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*STANDING OVATION*
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Big congratulations to Nelsan (so well deserved), and also to Alfre Woodard. *fingers crossed for his win*
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How wonderful!! Congratulations Nelsan!!!
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wonderful. Nelsan is such a talented and versatile actor.
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Congratulations to Nelsan, and best wishes for a win! He surely deserves it.
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