Tony Shalhoub

Nomination:

• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Monk

Tony Shalhoub’s unusually broad career includes critical success in stage dramas, offbeat independent films, and primetime comedy. His career grew gradually, beginning with theatrical work in Boston and New York, where he earned a Best Featured Actor Tony nomination for his role in the family drama “Conversations With my Father.” When he began to land film and TV roles, Shalhoub was an instant standout in even his smallest character roles, as he kept his extensive theatrical training close to his heart and stretched to create full, richly detailed characters. He already had a steady role on the sitcom “Wings” (NBC, 1992-1997) when he made his first big film splash as a restaurant owner in the acclaimed indie “Big Night” (1996). He currently holds the titular role in one of cable television’s most popular original series, “Monk” (USA Network, 2002- ). As Adrian Monk, Shalhoub portrays a former San Francisco police detective who suffers from an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder and a variety of phobias but remains a brilliant crime-solver. His work on the show has earned him an Emmy nomination every year since 2003, with three wins, plus Golden Globe nominations every year but 2006, with one win.