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Two Mainers are among the TV stars whose performances, or shows, were nominated for this year’s annual Emmy Awards.
The list of nominees was released early today and includes Glenn Close in the category of lead actress in a drama series for her role in the DirecTV series “Damages.”
Close and her husband, Idexx Laboratories founder David Shaw, have a home overlooking the ocean on Prouts Neck in Scarborough.
Nominated for outstanding comedy series is the HBO show “Veep,” which stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the vice president and features Readfield native Tim Simons as a White House liaison.
Simons, a University of Maine graduate, is not nominated for his individual performance.
The Emmy Awards will be given out on Sept. 23 and the ceremony will be seen live on ABC at 8 p.m.
“Veep” went on the air this year and is Simons’ first big break in TV and has not been involved with an Emmy nomination before.
Close has won the Emmy for “Damages” twice before, in 2008 and 2009. She has al
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American Horror Story Leads 2012 Emmy Nominations
For the full rundown of all the talented nominees, visit the official Emmys website, and be sure to watch the live broadcast of the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards on ABC on Sunday, September 23rd, at 7:00 Pm Et/4:00 Pm Pt.
Outstanding Drama Series
"Game Of Thrones" • HBO• Bighead, Littlehead, Generator Productions, Television 360, and Grok Television in association with HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Michael C. Hallas Dexter Morgan
"Dexter" • Showtime • Showtime Presents, John GoldwynProductions
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