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USD POLL : Who is the best Male Lead Actor currently on TV?

13 Dec 2012

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227 comments:

  1. Colette13 December 2012 at 10:17

    Where is Aaron Hotchner of Criminal Minds?

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  2. NIM13 December 2012 at 10:35

    Damien lewis, timothy olyphant, andrew lincoln, john noble and jensen ackles.

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  3. LuckoX1013 December 2012 at 10:46

    I hate Castle and SPN fandom!

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  4. Jimmy13 December 2012 at 10:47

    Hugh Laurie - House MD

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  5. Jimmy13 December 2012 at 10:47

    And waaaaaay too many choices

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  6. Jimmy13 December 2012 at 10:51

    There's no one at all from Criminal Minds, or Last Resort, or Scandal

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  7. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 10:52

    Jimmy, House is not currently on TV :)

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  8. Julia Eason13 December 2012 at 10:55

    A lot of pretty actors on the list, but I tried to ignore their looks and just vote for the best actors...

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  9. KatHale13 December 2012 at 10:56

    Andre Braugher,who's terrific in Last Resort week after week,Jensen Ackles,Jared Padalecki,Matt Bomer and Benedict Cumberbatch(I just started Sherlock,but he gets my vote for Parade's End as well).

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  10. Jimmy13 December 2012 at 10:59

    I know, but Hugh Laurie is still the best of the lot :-)

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  11. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 11:02

    It's under "Other - Leave Comment"

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  12. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 11:02

    :)

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  13. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 11:04

    Me too.

    I went with Michael C Hall (Dexter), Damian Lewis (Homeland), John Noble (Fringe), Michael Emerson (Person of Interest) and Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire)

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  14. Jimmy13 December 2012 at 11:04

    Still, Criminal Minds is in its 8th season, most of the shows up there don't get anywhere near the ratings/audience that it does. Kind of unfair to leave it out :-)

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  15. Irina S.13 December 2012 at 11:05

    Timothy Olyphant & Nathan Fillion &

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  16. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 11:06

    Remember these are User Submitted polls. Maybe the person who submitted it does not watch Criminal Minds :)

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  17. Lucas Melo13 December 2012 at 11:14

    None of the above! For me its Peter Krause - Parenthood

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  18. lostrocks4ever13 December 2012 at 11:20

    Jensen and Jared from supernatural
    Joshua Jackson from fringe (and John Nobel but he wasn't there, I think he is classified as supporting)
    James roday and dule hill from psych
    But lots of great choices up there

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  19. 04ikhan13 December 2012 at 11:22

    There is one from Last Resort on the list

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  20. Joana B.13 December 2012 at 11:23

    Steve Buscemi, Damien Lewis, Bryan Cranston, Michael C. Hall and Nathan Fillion were my picks.

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  21. Simon Aitken13 December 2012 at 11:24

    Andrew Lincoln, John Noble, Damin Lewis, Andre Braugher, Michael Emerson,
    Jim Caviezel and last but simply not least, Robert Carlyle.

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  22. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 11:26

    John Nobel is on the list :) I voted for him ;)

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  23. inhighheels13 December 2012 at 11:28

    I don't hate anyone, but the "best" male lead certainly isn't Nathan Fillion. He might be the favorite though.

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  24. tvmonkey13 December 2012 at 11:28

    Jared Padalecki for me

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  25. 04ikhan13 December 2012 at 11:29

    Michael Emerson and Jim Caviezel (POI)
    Simon Baker (The Mentalist)
    Nathan Fillion (Castle)
    Stephen Amell (Arrow)

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  26. rehabber13 December 2012 at 11:30

    Jensen Ackles, John Noble

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  27. the dane13 December 2012 at 11:31

    Damien Lewis and Timothy Olyphant. Would also have voted for Charlie Hunnam, Sons of Anarchy. Thought he had a really good season.

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  28. Sam13 December 2012 at 11:32

    I think you should only be able to vote for one choice in a poll. What kind of choice is it if you can choose five or even more in the 'what to watch' polls?
    Make up your mind for one person and stick with it. That is what favorite means. Just my humble opinion.

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  29. Aurelie.13 December 2012 at 11:36

    Cory Monteith, Glee

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  30. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 11:52

    Well it's up to the person who submitted how they want the poll run.

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  31. I♥ORel/DOllie-Arrow13 December 2012 at 12:00

    Ian Somerhadler best male lead ????!!!!! ROFL

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  32. Antonya (Anya)13 December 2012 at 12:01

    Undoubtedly favorite actor Alex O'Loughlin!!! :))

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  33. sheba2313 December 2012 at 12:06

    Michael C. Hall and Scott Caan

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  34. sheba2313 December 2012 at 12:08

    Of course, nothing to do with his looks, SMH

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  35. Valeria13 December 2012 at 12:18

    Nathan Fillion!!

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  36. Hallichester13 December 2012 at 12:19

    Robert Carlyle (Once Upon A Time), Ian Somerhalder (Vampire Diaries), Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki (Supernatural).

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  37. Justyna Kubica13 December 2012 at 12:26

    I get it. I LOVE Nathan, but there's on way I'd choose him as the best actor. Sorry Nathan, but there are better ones on the list. But hey, considering the huge Castle fandom on the site, we can just assume people are voting for their favorites;)

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  38. Justyna Kubica13 December 2012 at 12:26

    Yes to that! But I would also add a couple more;)

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  39. Wilson Crawford13 December 2012 at 12:32

    Bryan Cranston, John Noble, Michael C. Hall, Damian Lewis, Benedict Cumberbatch. There are several others I'd vote for as well, but not able to select any more checkboxes. :|

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  40. ScottCaanFan13 December 2012 at 12:36

    Voting for Scott Caan of course. There are a lot of great actors on this list, but I think Scott is very under-estimated. Watched a lot of his movies and he's a great actor.

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  41. inhighheels13 December 2012 at 12:44

    Exactly. I'm not going to try and convince the entire Castle fandom Buscemi is a better actor. Besides, it's a poll, not a death sentence.

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  42. Natalie Powell13 December 2012 at 12:54

    There are so many I could vote for here, some for the comedic timing, others for their ability to really set the emotion. I've had to vote for Nathan Fillion though because he is one guy out of this list I would follow to any new show he is on in a heart beat. I dont think I could disllike anything he does.

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  43. Ben Carpenter13 December 2012 at 12:54

    Not voting because it won't make a difference, I already know who won, he won even before this poll went up.

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  44. Natascha ♡13 December 2012 at 13:16

    Same here!!!

    ♥

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  45. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 13:20

    Great minds think alike :)

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  46. omabin13 December 2012 at 13:25

    I antecipate ridiculous results for this poll. My picks:
    1. Andrew Lincoln/ Damien Lewis - i cannot pick
    3. Michael C. Hall
    4. John Noble
    5. Evan Peters (this one was harder to pick... I could have also voted for Boomer or any of the POI guys).



    BTW, no Suits guys here?

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  47. alavenia13 December 2012 at 13:35

    Alex O'Loughlin!!!!

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  48. Miss Supernatural13 December 2012 at 13:43

    Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, John Noble (he's awesome!) and Simon Baker

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  49. LucAltaiR13 December 2012 at 13:51

    Bryan Cranston, and it's not even close.

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  50. Anna Paolinelli13 December 2012 at 13:54

    Hard choices...

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  51. laura334113 December 2012 at 14:02

    I'm scratching my head here,this poll says best male actor yet we can pick five...doesn't make sense. The person who i pick for Best Male Actor is

    John Nobel.

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  52. Stefania Putzu13 December 2012 at 14:03

    simon baker. my man. vote. now!

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  53. Jim Fels13 December 2012 at 14:08

    Wait... Dark... Are you saying you don't watch Breaking Bad?!

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  54. Linlighthouse13 December 2012 at 14:12

    Bryan Cranston, Michael Emerson, Joshua Jackson, Robert Carlyle.

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  55. Natascha ♡13 December 2012 at 14:13

    *H5* ^_^

    ♥

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  56. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 14:14

    Yep, never seen it I'm afraid. It's on my very large list of shows I need to watch.

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  57. Elena Wonderland13 December 2012 at 14:16

    Jared Padalecki,Jensen Ackles,Josh Dallas,Iam Somerhalder,Matt Bomer !!! <3<3<3

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  58. Kari Oloughlin13 December 2012 at 14:18

    of course Alex Oloughlin, he can do drama, action, romance & comedy ;)

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  59. C P13 December 2012 at 14:32

    So hard to choose! I watch a lot of shows with great actors on them.


    Jensen Ackles, Paul Wesley, Simon Baker, Jim Caviezel, and Ian Somerhalder.

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  60. nellymendezcolon13 December 2012 at 14:35

    ..Jensen,.Jared,.Matt,.Simon,.Michael.(ncis),.Nathan,.Stephen,.Jay,.Joshua,.Mark,.Alex,.David,. Micheal.C,Hall,.Chris,.Jim,.Tim,.Jonny and Billy

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  61. C P13 December 2012 at 14:38

    You mean the Castle actor? Yeah. Lots of Castle fans here so it's a default.

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  62. Charlene Buchanan13 December 2012 at 14:39

    jensen jensen jensen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  63. swanpride13 December 2012 at 14:47

    Matt Bomer, no question...and that has nothing to do with him being exceptionally good looking, too, that's just a bonus. But he can convey more emotions in just his eyes than other actors with his whole body. And he has an incredible range.

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  64. swanpride13 December 2012 at 14:50

    Well, the question asked for lead actors, and the best actors in suits aren't the leads...it's hard to vote for them if you see. ie. Gina Torres showing them how it's done everytime she turns up....

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  65. omabin13 December 2012 at 15:06

    I disagree. I think both leads, especially Gabriel Macht, are up there with these guys. I wouldn't say Gina Torres is a better actress than they are.

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  66. SuePo13 December 2012 at 15:12

    Hmmmm... Jensen Ackles, Benedict Cumberbatch (luv Sherlock!), Timothy Olyphant, Andre Braugher, Terry O'Quinn (don't watch 666, but I love him i everything I've seen him in.) Can't vote for any of those thought provoking cable dramas like Mad Men since I have no desire to watch any of them.

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  67. mr.OTHER13 December 2012 at 15:18

    almost the same :) only Michael Emerson is on my list instead of Cumberbatch, but he deserves it too. Nathan Fillion? Who the hell is that?!

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  68. mr.OTHER13 December 2012 at 15:22

    Bryan Cranston. I am really sorry about everyone who have seen him in action and still haven't chosen him :)

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  69. Jessica Valure13 December 2012 at 15:27

    I chose Michael Wealtherly he is so funny in NCIS. Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Simon Baker and Nathan Fillion are also my favorite to bad you can only chose 1

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  70. overandback13 December 2012 at 15:40

    I'll agree to that.

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  71. Silvia13 December 2012 at 15:57

    I voted for David Boreanaz, Nathan Fillion, Michael Weatherly, Ian Somerhalder and other for David Giuntoli (Grimm)

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  72. Meme13 December 2012 at 15:58

    Alex o'loughalin ^_^

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  73. Hetal Mikaelson13 December 2012 at 16:09

    Joseph Morgan

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  74. Brandy Danforth13 December 2012 at 16:34

    I voted for Robert C from Once,Jay Ryan from Beauty,Ian & Paul from VD,Josh Dallas from Once

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  75. BonesForever13 December 2012 at 16:42

    This is not a poll of who is actually the best actor--this amounts to who is a favorite--BIG difference! Probably the best are Damian Lewis, Michael C. Hall, and Bryan Cranston. They are not my favorites--my favorite is David Boreanaz.

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  76. Elen13 December 2012 at 16:46

    John Noble, no doubt!

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  77. laura334113 December 2012 at 17:09

    agreed!

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  78. laura334113 December 2012 at 17:09

    :)

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  79. meeloo8613 December 2012 at 17:27

    Jonny Lee Miller, Timothy Olyphant, Michael Emerson and Jeffrey Donovan

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  80. Ali Sabir13 December 2012 at 17:56

    Andrew Lincoln is so underrated, he is such an amazing actor!

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  81. nellymendezcolon13 December 2012 at 17:59

    ..The Top.Five...WOOOOW...handsome,.stylish,.unique,.Yummy,YUMMY,.versatile and SEXIEST,.......grrrr.....Total...MEOWWWWW....MENS

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  82. zbeans13 December 2012 at 18:10

    Ok The Vampire Diaries is definitely a guilty pleasure for me - I love it! But Ian Somerhalder got a top spot? Seriously? I think he's a horrible actor!

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  83. João Paulo13 December 2012 at 18:38

    Bryan Cranston, John Noble, Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Nathan Fillion and Alex O'Loughlin

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  84. vargesz13 December 2012 at 18:40

    John Noble. No question.

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  85. LostGorillaz13 December 2012 at 18:51

    In order 1. John Noble. 2. Damien Lewis. 3. Michael Emerson. 4. Brian Cranston. 5. William H Macy....... Alex O,Loughlin number 2 at moment REALLY!!!!!!!!! and David Borepants why is even in this Poll

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  86. N B13 December 2012 at 18:53

    I voted for Lewis (one of the best actors currently on TV, I loved many of his projects), Cranston (well,... Breaking Bad. Questions?) and Fillion (his show is pretty terrible and he has nothing to do there, but he's a good actor and, frankly, I just love this dude. He's funny and sparkly, I need more of that in my life LOL)

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  87. Dana13 December 2012 at 19:04

    Paul Wesley ! Such a great actor !

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  88. LostGorillaz13 December 2012 at 19:06

    Come on People this poll is for Best Lead Actor Not Best looking Actor... And we all know Nathans gonna win because Castle is the most popular show on this site.... Alex O'Loughlin why!!!!!! David Boreypants Why!!!!! In his dreams...Simon Baker!!! again why... Just my opinion folks

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  89. MeatyStakes13 December 2012 at 19:20

    Not really liking these polls, they are just a popularity contest.

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  90. phnxgrl13 December 2012 at 19:20

    I loved Nathan's acting on Castle. He deserves to win

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  91. DarqueMode13 December 2012 at 19:20

    I did not need to see a list of names... Bryan Cranston. Period.

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  92. phnxgrl13 December 2012 at 19:21

    That is what is the meaning of a Poll!

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  93. MeatyStakes13 December 2012 at 19:24

    ...And that is why I don't like them?

    Still. "Best" implies a certain amount of objectivity that I am not seeing here, why don't go with "favorite"? that is entirely subective.

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  94. Wilson Crawford13 December 2012 at 19:31

    Are you being sarcastic about Nathan Fillion? lol

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  95. DALE SULLIVAN13 December 2012 at 19:38

    Matt Bomer is incredible! He has me giggling one minute, then crying my heart out the next! He plays off his (wonderful) castmates in such a way as to pull you into to the story and leave you begging for more.

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  96. Rebekah Mikealson13 December 2012 at 19:44

    Either Jensen Ackles or Ian Somerhalder

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  97. laura334113 December 2012 at 19:45

    Ha! That's how i feel about John Nobel! :)

    I finally started watching Breaking Bad,but i only got up to the third episode. So far its okay.

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  98. Элис Каллен13 December 2012 at 19:45

    Andrew Scott, Misha Collins, Tim Roth

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  99. laura334113 December 2012 at 19:49

    And really if they wanted to know who the Best is we should have been limited to one choice,not 2 or 5. this is more who your favorites are.

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  100. laura334113 December 2012 at 19:50

    Nothing like people picking fine dramatic actors for best male actor,yikes!

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  101. AlwaysCastle4713 December 2012 at 19:50

    Nathan Fillion!! Now go vote for him, Castle & Stana on the PCA website!!

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  102. Aida13 December 2012 at 19:51

    My choices R Ian somerhalder - Jay Ryan & Stephen Amell

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  103. ShatteredOne13 December 2012 at 19:52

    To me, the best out of all these include: Bryan Cranston, John Noble, Andrew Lincoln, and Timothy Olyphant.

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  104. Charlotte13 December 2012 at 20:00

    Nathan Fillion. That's it. :)

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  105. Kari Oloughlin13 December 2012 at 20:00

    Dark when does this poll close?

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  106. Paula Ireri13 December 2012 at 20:13

    Damn, this one is hard D: Maybe Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad, and also Peter Dinklage from Game of Thrones.

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  107. DarqueMode13 December 2012 at 20:15

    I've heard a number of eventual fans of the series say it started out "OK" to them too. I loved it from the start since it is my type of series with dark humor, sharp writing and intense, tightly written stories with nuanced and multi-dimensional characters.


    I think Breaking Bad really hits its stride in Season 2 and frankly gets more intense and stronger as the series goes on each season.

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  108. Casey Young13 December 2012 at 20:17

    Nathan Fillion, Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Robert Carlyle, and Ian Somerhalder get my votes. :)

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  109. Kari Oloughlin13 December 2012 at 20:19

    being hot doesnt mean he cant win such a poll my friend, Alex is a great actor, obviously you know nothing about his previous roles!!!

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  110. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 20:22

    Our polls never close :)

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  111. Michael Pantoustier13 December 2012 at 20:28

    Where are Revenge and Grey's Anatomy!

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  112. Kari Oloughlin13 December 2012 at 20:29

    so how would we know who wins at the end if there is no end O.o

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  113. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 20:35

    We won't. You can view the poll at any time to see who is currently winning.

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  114. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 20:36

    Obviously the person who submitted the poll does not watch those shows or did not want to include them

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  115. playdoc13 December 2012 at 20:41

    I agree. I'm slightly surprised that John Noble isn't higher on the poll results. Surprised, because he is such a great actor and does great work on Fringe, even looking at it objectively without 'fan favorites' aspects. Not surprised, because this is obviously more of a popularity contest than actual great acting when compared on the spectrum of who's the better actor(s).

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  116. Connor Davey13 December 2012 at 20:41

    Simon Baker, every day of the week. He's a star capable of carrying any show, and his turn as Patrick Jane is incredible and multi-layered. One moment hilarious and charming, dark and tragic the next. He's crafted a now iconic character with his performance. How he hasn't won an Emmy is beyond me.

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  117. laura334113 December 2012 at 20:41

    It does have dark humor.I couldn't believe the two guys they killed and one wasn't dead,and there he was stumbling down the street,that whole part of the story was great. Thinking back on it i should have said its good.



    Are they on their 5th season? Do you know when the new season starts,i'm wondering if i have enough time to catch up?

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  118. Justyna Kubica13 December 2012 at 20:44

    I love a lot of actors here but it's so nice to see Simon, who's absolutely brilliant BTW, winning for a change, even for a moment;)

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  119. disqus_w2oHS4VuHc13 December 2012 at 20:45

    SIMON BAKER, who else? :-P

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  120. disqus_w2oHS4VuHc13 December 2012 at 20:47

    Simon Baker, who else? :-p

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  121. Connor Davey13 December 2012 at 20:49

    Never mind for a moment, look how many votes he has, he's got a chance of winning - and rightly so.

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  122. DarqueMode13 December 2012 at 20:52

    Ha! ya... there are a lot more twisted scenes to come in the next 5 seasons.

    Yes they are half way through Season 5 (8 episodes in)....
    The second half starts next year in the Summer some time, but do not ask me why they are not calling it season 6! XD

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  123. CrimTV13 December 2012 at 20:56

    OH MY LORD CASTLE ISN'T EVEN WINNING IT'S THE MENTALIST, SHOCK!

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  124. DarqueMode13 December 2012 at 21:01

    OR.... does watch them, but realized they should not be included in any "Best" anything poll....

    Bring on the down votes! XD

    *ducks behind pillow*

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  125. Mary Glazer Out Ricken13 December 2012 at 21:08

    Bryan Cranston, Damian Lewis, Michael Emerson in that order. Some of the actors beating them are laughable to say the least!

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  126. C P13 December 2012 at 21:12

    I'm thinking it was not supposed to be picking favorites, which is why the poll creator labeled it "best". It was meant to be who people thought were most talented, which usually ends up being a popularity contest unfortunately. But I don't think that was the original intention.

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  127. C P13 December 2012 at 21:21

    Well that's very general.


    I'm a SPN fan but also a big fan of Person Of Interest and a number of other shows including Nikita and Once Upon A Time.


    And I'm rooting for one of the actors that can play emotion well with very little expression needed (subtitle). Simon Baker definitely does that so I'm glad he's currently leading.


    I've never watched Castle so I can't say how good of an actor Nathan Fillion is.

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  128. C P13 December 2012 at 21:26

    Definitely. :)

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  129. Kari Oloughlin13 December 2012 at 21:28

    LOL!! so its an endless poll? thats one weird hard poll :D
    mahalo dark xox

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  130. laura334113 December 2012 at 21:34

    Great, at least i know i'll be all caught up in time,thanks D! :)

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  131. C P13 December 2012 at 21:35

    Is that a pic of him?


    I voted Simon Baker as one of the actors on my list, but it was not for looks- not everyone bases on looks or else my list would have been a bit different. I love the way he can portray Jane's emotions over the loss of his wife and daughter. Those scenes are always done so well.

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  132. socially/awkward13 December 2012 at 21:43

    Voted for TeamMachine, Miller's Sherlock, Simon Baker and Arrow <3

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  133. C P13 December 2012 at 21:50

    I don't think he's that bad, I like him, but he's certainly not a top actor, I agree.

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  134. IlyCarolx13 December 2012 at 22:14

    What about Eric Christian Olsen? You cannot forget him.

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  135. disqus_ORENIFwHkc13 December 2012 at 22:23

    Obviously Simon Baker! If someone doesn't vote for him, it's only because maybe has never seen acting Simon! ;)

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  136. spartigus1513 December 2012 at 22:29

    Gotta go with Gibbs and Brody!

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  137. Elen13 December 2012 at 22:52

    after I voted I went all the way up to see John Noble's name and it wasn't there. It made me a little bit upset, but then I read the comments and realized what you just said.

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  138. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 22:57

    He is there.

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  139. Elen13 December 2012 at 23:08

    I meant as nº1

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  140. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 23:10

    Oh I see :)

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  141. Ẕatanna ☄13 December 2012 at 23:14

    Shane West for sure! Why Nikita isn't in the pool ?

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  142. Luciana Winchester13 December 2012 at 23:15

    Simon Baker forever!

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  143. Rebekah Mikealson13 December 2012 at 23:21

    Whats wrong with Ian?

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  144. DarkUFO13 December 2012 at 23:36

    Because the person who submitted it didn't include it. Use the option "other leave comment"

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  145. Kaitong Wang13 December 2012 at 23:44

    AOL beating all those CW shows to become third (castle and mentalist are no surprises), H50 got power :D

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  146. Emily14 December 2012 at 00:39

    Yes Thank You God! FINALLY The Mentalist Is Winning Something Instead Of Castle!

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  147. smallville94414 December 2012 at 00:57

    Michael C. Hall (Dexter)

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  148. antonio dueñas14 December 2012 at 01:19

    Robert Carlyle.

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  149. Babs14 December 2012 at 01:22

    Simon Baker is the best, he can go from charming and charismatic one minute to dark and conniving the next. He should win an Emmy.

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  150. Brenda14 December 2012 at 01:34

    It was really hard, but when it came down to it, I had to vote Scott Caan (H50). The subtlety and charisma in his acting, comedic and tragic, is (in my opinion) something I've never experienced before, and is very moving and interesting to watch.

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  151. Larissa Ramos14 December 2012 at 05:09

    Michael Weatherly

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  152. LostGorillaz14 December 2012 at 08:09

    I agree it should have been 1 choice.

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  153. Connor Davey14 December 2012 at 09:45

    For the record, I voted for Simon because, yes, I think he is the best actor out of the lot. Be careful people, some here seem to be in our minds and know the thought process behind our voting...somehow.

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  154. Lans14 December 2012 at 10:45

    Misha Collins,Ivan Rheon

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  155. heather14 December 2012 at 10:51

    2 aussies in the top 3 hahaha go Australia Simon Baker is the best

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  156. sheba2314 December 2012 at 11:56

    Couldn' agree more! Anyone who believes Nathan Fillion and Alex O, especially Alex, are the best actors on t.v., do not watch much television. just saying.

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  157. Connor Davey14 December 2012 at 12:21

    *people when the person they want near the top isn't* - "This is just a popularity contest, they don't deserve it!"


    *people when the person they want near the top is there* - OH, I am thoroughly enjoying this poll.


    This is all opinion based guys, and no matter what you think you can deduct based on the popularity of the actor's show or their 'good looks' you cannot tell people why they voted for someone, you can't say "that's not the best, it's your favourite!" because, aside from those who are admitting to voting for purely their favourite, how the hell do you know? Just because, say, The Vampire Diaries is popular doesn't mean some people can't genuinely vote for an actor from that show thinking they are the best actor. Some of you just don't seem to be able to comprehend that some of us may not think Bryan Cranston or someone else is the 'best actor on TV'. Well, guess what, I don't. I think Simon Baker is.


    And, lastly, let's get this straight - there will ALWAYS be an element of popularity in online polls, it is absolutely inevitable. But I'd like to point out that if this was based on popularity alone then the current leader would not be winning.

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  158. Antonya (Anya)14 December 2012 at 13:45

    Of course Alex O'Loughlin my favorite actor is very good looking ;))

    En mi idioma... "Por supuesto Alex O'Loughlin es mi actor favorito con muy buen aspecto ;))"

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  159. Antonya (Anya)14 December 2012 at 13:55

    Of course my favorite actor is Alex O'Loughlin!!! :D

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  160. G: CHECKMATE14 December 2012 at 14:11

    He is not maybe the hottest one but definetly Chris O'Donnell is a great actor. His characters is so deep person he gives his everything to show and when you watch him as G. Callen you exactly understand what Callen feels and what he has been through the years. I mean watch the episode Hetty told him about his family. COD FEELS IT and let us feel what he has been trough. For me the one who makes me feel his pain/happiness is THE BEST. Not the hottest one.

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  161. fatma14 December 2012 at 14:39

    ed westwick (gossip girl) <3
    He's the best!!! trust me....

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  162. Michael Pantoustier14 December 2012 at 18:19

    Bad choice...

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  163. Karen Kaiser14 December 2012 at 21:23

    Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

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  164. Lois15 December 2012 at 01:07

    I really like Nathan Fillion and Simon Baker,but i think that the job made by Simon is more hard,so I go with him.

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  165. Nardia McPhee15 December 2012 at 07:07

    I have to agree I don't participate in them at all. Well I did vote for After Elton because my friends convinced me on Twitter nonstop until I said I'll do it LOL I only do them if it's reward related

    And I have to admit I got a threat last night from a Castle fan on Twitter just because I favourited & RT the STV message on Twitter

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  166. Demetrio Tozzi15 December 2012 at 11:56

    Baker, Buscemi, Cumberbatch, Olyphant and Carlyle for me.

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  167. Verox Dani Ch15 December 2012 at 14:44

    yes the mentalis is very hot XD

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  168. ghani16 December 2012 at 02:15

    I voted exactly the same as you did. Great taste!;-)

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  169. LockeUp16 December 2012 at 02:18

    There is no way in HELL Simon Baker does a better job than Cranston or Noble. Wow.

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  170. LockeUp16 December 2012 at 02:19

    Wha...wha...err... :(

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  171. Minion16 December 2012 at 10:40

    Misha Collins! :D

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  172. Nesielena16 December 2012 at 15:15

    Jensen Ackles!

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  173. Canadagraphs16 December 2012 at 22:44

    As a massive Fringe fan, it always frustrates me when he doesnt get recognized by the major awards committees.

    That said... the lead actor categories on TV right now are so full of legitimate strong talent, it is hard to crack that inner circle of names. Cranston, Hall, Olyphant and Lewis are really impossible to argue (and I dont even like BB or Justified..but they still are exceptional) then you have the likes of Hamm, Buscemi, Emerson & Lincoln as well. Reality is, they could make Best Actor categories 10 names long and Noble MIGHT make it, or, could still miss out.

    I think he DESERVES at least 1 nod, but at the same time understand why he doesnt...hes just competing in too deep of a field.

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  174. Canadagraphs16 December 2012 at 22:48

    Its a bit true. Favorite over Best would probably be a better term...but then some of the legitimately great actors wouldnt even make the ballot. Olyphant, Noble or Hamm arent exactly "popular" actors.

    The problem is acting is such an opinion based thing, just like music. In sports, there is at least stats that can validate good/poor, in acting, its all an opinion. Even the Emmys & Golden Globes can be argued, because at the end of the day its all a vote. They dont call THEIR awards "favorite", they call them "Best" so this poll and ones like it aren't really doing anything wrong in the wording IMO. Its a POLL, just like the Emmys...except with a different pool of voters.

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  175. Canadagraphs16 December 2012 at 22:53

    True, favorites as opposed to best is actually a different story.

    At least you are objective enough to know the difference...lots of people here truly believe Ian Somerhalder is better than John Noble or that Stephen Amell is better than billy Burke only because of their physical appearances.
    I voted Hall, Lewis, Olyphant, Noble & Lincoln.
    Had I voted with favorite/like in mind, I would have removed Oly & Lewis, maybe even Lincoln & picked Dule Hill, James Roday & Josh Jackson probably.

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  176. Canadagraphs16 December 2012 at 22:58

    I voted Hall, Lewis, Olyphant, Noble & Lincoln.. because I legitimately think those are the BEST actors in the bunch currently.

    Had I voted with favorite/like in mind (like so many of you had), I would have removed Oly & Lewis, maybe even Lincoln & picked Dule Hill, James Roday, Jared Padalecki or Josh Jackson probably.

    As someone who runs a similar poll on my site, I shake my head almost every year when I see popular actors beat out good actors for honours. Its 1 thing to LIKE an actor because of their charisma/looks, its another to look at their body of work as a whole OBJECTIVELY and pick them over more talented people.

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  177. Canadagraphs16 December 2012 at 23:05

    I tried Breaking Bad, and while I will say Cranston is exceptional in his role, the show as a qhole couldnt keep my interest. Same goes with Mad Men & Boardwalk Empire. Sometimes good TV isnt captivating TV.
    I'm continually on the fence on whether I love or just like Homeland, and its arguably 1 of the top 5 shows on TV right now.
    I wanted to vote for Emerson as well, but went with Lincoln in the end as my 5th choice. I also picked Olyphant, who although I dont watch Justified anymore I saw enough of it to know he deserves the nod.

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  178. Kessy17 December 2012 at 06:43

    Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice) is totaly missing here :-( he is one of the best.

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  179. phnxgrl17 December 2012 at 07:39

    "Fillion (his show is pretty terrible and he has nothing to do there..." You obviously have no idea what you are posting! Castle is a superb show which defies any category. The acting is top rated. The stories are so multi level. You just can not watch an episode once. You just do not get all the meanings. The Characters are multi dimensional too. This could be a terrible show if inferior actors were given the stereotypes. Then it would not have lasted 5 year either. This also has 8.5 Million hard core fans. Very few shows ever achieve that! However that is not the case for Castle! The Action is top rated so it the emotional range these actors have to bring.

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  180. Gabriella Johansson17 December 2012 at 12:46

    I'm surprised Timothy Olyphant and Michael C. Hall didn't get more votes. Especially Olyphant. He is brilliant in Justified!!

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  181. Mehitabel Goodwin17 December 2012 at 17:13

    Where the heck is Martin Freeman on this list?

    Most every other show with two main leads has both names listed. I'm pleased to see Benedict Cumberbatch getting some well-deserved votes -- he'd certainly be higher on the list if more people had discovered "Sherlock"! -- but it was Freeman's Watson that made me fall in love with that show, and his (BAFTA-winning) performances have been uniformly awesome.

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  182. Mehitabel Goodwin17 December 2012 at 17:30

    Actually, if the poll were fore "Most all-around talented," I think James Roday would be fully deserving of a top spot! He IS a talented actor, but just as skillful as a director and a quite brilliant writer - I'm not sure there's anything he CAN'T do well.

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  183. Rich17 December 2012 at 19:04

    Simon baker hands down!

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  184. SupernaturallyMe17 December 2012 at 20:58

    Good choices. I agree, 100%.

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  185. hollyu4818 December 2012 at 18:17

    Ted Danson

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  186. Kessy18 December 2012 at 19:03

    Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice) is totaly missing on this list, he is one of the best

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  187. dick18 December 2012 at 20:36

    Nathan are you voting for yourself here too?

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  188. Happy Holidays!!19 December 2012 at 03:10

    Only Jensen... I see no one else!

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  189. HankMoodyrules19 December 2012 at 12:36

    DAVID DUCHOVNY is the Best! He is hilarious in Californication.

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  190. Gin Losapio Mikaelson19 December 2012 at 15:10

    JOSEPH MORGAN - THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

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  191. Candy19 December 2012 at 21:58

    COLIN MORGAN who plays MERLIN! He's the most talented lead actor nowadays. He is excellent in comedic and dramatic stories, as well as in emotional scenes. He does everything to the highest level!

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  192. Rusty Rednightbird19 December 2012 at 22:51

    WHERE da puck is RON PERLMAN????????

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  193. ilovelegolasmore20 December 2012 at 17:16

    Jensen Ackles? Where are all the fourteen year old follow the popular guy fan girls coming from?

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  194. Morgan20 December 2012 at 18:50

    What about Colin Morgan? (from BBC Merlin) -.-
    He's a really good actor, and should be on the list!

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  195. Nic J A Winchester21 December 2012 at 15:51

    JENSEN!!!! Only Jensen! The guy can ACT as well as being beautiful.

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  196. Nic J A Winchester21 December 2012 at 15:54

    By the way, don't think of Jensen and assume he's just pretty! He is an amazing actor, just amazing!!!

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  197. a. ba.21 December 2012 at 22:02

    Colin Morgan

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  198. jessie23 December 2012 at 15:33

    he is a good actor but not the best...
    Paul Wesley is the best actor on TV with JOMO.. but it wont suprise me if Ian wins because he is way more popular than Paul..these are just popularity contest.. most best actors didnt even make it...pfft

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  199. Ace ( Alice )23 December 2012 at 22:38

    Colin Morgan and Bradley James - Merlin

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  200. Lullaby23 December 2012 at 22:50

    Colin Morgan as Merlin.

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