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"Modern Family" and "30 Rock" lead the nominations with five each. "Modern Family," which garnered the best comedy series award in 2011, is nominated again in the same category, along with "30 Rock," "Parks and Recreation," "Happy Endings," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
"Bridesmaids" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love" received five nominations in the film categories. "Bridesmaids" stars Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig are nominated in the best film actress category. Both received Academy Award nominations earlier this year, McCarthy for her performance and Wiig for her screenplay.
The awards show will be recorded at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on April 28. The ceremony will then premiere on Comedy Central on May 6; last year it also was broadcast on another Viacom channels.
The Comedy Awards board of directors, which boasts such well-known comedians such as Carol Burnett, Stephen Colbert, Conan O'Brien, Joan Rivers, Chris Rock, Ray Romano, and Jon Stewart, selected the nominees. Comedy industry professionals will pick the winners. Fans will also be able to vote online for their choice for breakout performer of the year. The nominees are Zooey Deschanel, Josh Gad, Donald Glover, Melissa McCarthy, and Jason Sudeikis.
Full list of nominees below:
Comedy Film
"The Artist"
"Bridesmaids"
"Crazy, Stupid, Love."
"Horrible Bosses"
"Midnight in Paris"
Performance by an Actor - Film
Jason Bateman, "Horrible Bosses"
Steve Carell, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Jean Dujardin, "The Artist"
Zach Galifianakis, "The Hangover Part II"
Owen Wilson, "Midnight in Paris"
Performance by an Actress - Film
Jennifer Aniston, "Horrible Bosses"
Cameron Diaz, "Bad Teacher"
Melissa McCarthy, "Bridesmaids"
Emma Stone, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Kristen Wiig, "Bridesmaids"
Comedy Director -Film
Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris"
James Bobin, "The Muppets"
Paul Feig, "Bridesmaids"
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"
Comedy Series
"30 Rock"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Happy Endings"
"Modern Family"
"Parks and Recreation"
Performance by an Actor - TV
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Louis C.K., "Louie"
Steve Carell, "The Office"
Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Performance by an Actress - TV
Zooey Deschanel, "New Girl"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"
Kristen Wiig, "Saturday Night Live"
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
Comedy Directing - TV
"30 Rock"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Louie"
"Modern Family"
"The Office"
Animated Comedy Film
"Cars 2"
"Kung Fu Panda 2"
"Puss In Boots"
"Rango"
"Rio"
Comedy Screenplay
"50/50"
"Bridesmaids"
"Crazy, Stupid, Love."
"Horrible Bosses"
"Midnight in Paris"
Animated Comedy Series
"Archer"
"Family Guy"
"The Life & Times of Tim"
"The Simpsons"
"South Park"
Comedy Writing - TV
"30 Rock"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Louie"
"Modern Family"
"Parks and Recreation"
"Saturday Night Live"
Late Night Comedy Series
"The Colbert Report"
"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"
"Late Show with David Letterman"
"Real Time with Bill Maher"
Breakout Performer of the Year
Zooey Deschanel
Josh Gad
Donald Glover
Melissa McCarthy
Jason Sudeikis
Club Comic
Ted Alexandro
Hannibal Buress
Pete Holmes
Anthony Jeselnik
Moshe Kasher
John Mulaney
Kumail Nanjiani
Chelsea Peretti
Amy Schumer
Rory Scovel
Sketch / Alternative Comedy Series
"Childrens Hospital"
"Louie"
"Portlandia"
"Saturday Night Live"
"Tosh.0"
Comedy Special of the Year
"Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater"
"Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup"
"Patton Oswalt Finest Hour"
"Colin Quinn Long Story Short"
"Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts"
Stand-up Tour
Dave Attell
Lewis Black
Louis C.K.
Kevin Hart
Jerry Seinfeld
