2020 Emmy Awards: Meet the Best Actor-Drama nominees

Like last year, Billy Porter is on his way to make history, and Jeremy Strong, has got his first entry in Emmy world from his role in 'Succession' as Kendall Roy. Take a look at all the nominees in the best actor drama category. 

Jason Bateman is Emmy favourite this year. The actor has been nominated under three categories including one for the Best Actor in lead for 'Ozark' and others for producing his show and for his guest role on 'The Outsider'. This would be the actor's 10 nominations for his career with a win last year for directing. 

Sterling K. Brown is entering this year Emmy nomination for his role in 'This Is Us'. Brown previously won two Emmys for 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' and 'This Is Us' among his seven career nominations. This year, the actor is also nominated for Supporting Actor in a comedy series for his role in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

Steve Carell received an Emmy nomination for his work as a disgraced anchor on the Apple TV+ hit, 'The Morning Show.' This year marks Carell’s 10th career Emmy nominations without a win so far.

Brian Cox nabbed the Emmy nominations in the Best Drama Actor category. Brian scored his first nomination for the series, and all over his third nomination so far. This year 'Succession' scored 18 nominations at the 72nd Annual  Awards.

'Pose' raked in nine Emmy nominations in major categories, including its second for Best Drama series and the third for 2019 winner Billy Porter. Show star Mj Rodriguez just made Emmys history by becoming the first transgender performer to be nominated for an Emmy Award in a major acting category.

Jeremy Strong earned his first career Emmy nomination this year. Jeremy got his first entry from her role in 'Succession' as Kendall Roy.