Outstanding Lead Actor in A Drama Series
- James Spader' for playing Alan Shore on The Practice (Episode: '"Mr. Shore Goes to Town")
- James Gandolfini for playing Tony Soprano on The Sopranos (Episode: "Where's Johnny?")
- Anthony LaPaglia for playing Jack Malone on Without a Trace (Episode: "Copycat")
- Martin Sheen for playing President Josiah Bartlet on The West Wing (Episode: "Memorial Day")
- Kiefer Sutherland for playing Jack Bauer on 24 (Episode: "Day 3: 12:00-1:00")
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