Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series
- Adam Arkin for playing Tom on Frasier
- Anthony LaPaglia for playing Simon Moon on Frasier
- Brian Cox for playing Harry Moon on Frasier
- Brad Pitt for playing Will Colbert on Friends
- Michael Douglas for playing Detective Gavin Hatch on Will & Grace
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