Louis C.K., "Dave Sanderson," Parks and Recreation
Steve Guttenberg, "Steve Guttenberg," Party Down
Jon Hamm, "Host," Saturday Night Live
Mike O'Malley, "Burt Hummel," Glee
Patton Oswalt, "Neil," United States of Tara
Michael Sheen, "Wesley Snipes," 30 Rock
The one category where I absolutely could not limit myself to six performers. I waffled on Oswalt, but his work in the pregnancy storyline in Tara's second season was too good not to include him. Bakula, C.K. and O'Malley all featured in some of the most emotionally resonant episodes of their respective shows this past season - O'Malley in particular shone in one of Glee's few consistently sustained story arcs. Party Down has had a number of great guest stars, but Guttenberg stands out for his willingness to poke fun at himself in a totally game performance. Hamm turned in yet another solid night on SNL this season - he seems poised to become a successor to Alec Baldwin as a semi-regular host. Finally, Sheen's turn on 30 Rock made me want to see him in a legit romantic comedy - one where he wasn't playing such an annoying character.
Honorable Mentions: James Franco, 30 Rock; Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Glee; Reid Ewing, Fred Willard, Modern Family; Andy Buckley, The Office; Rob Lowe, Adam Scott, Parks and Recreation
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