The Comedy Awards, dedicated to celebrating all that is funny, is proud to announce a hard-hitting slate of 2012 nominees.
It's going to be quite the showdown this year, as comedy's heavyweights square off in stacked categories. The "Comedy Series" category comprises an impressive roster, with mega-hits 30 Rock and Modern Family, both with 5 nominations, vying against fan favorites like Parks And Recreation (with 3 nominations) and Curb Your Enthusiasm (4 nods).
In the "Comedy Film" category, theater hits like Bridesmaids (5 total nominations), Crazy, Stupid, Love. (5 nominations), Midnight in Paris (4 noms), Horrible Bosses (4 noms) and the Academy Award-winning The Artist (3 nominations) are poised to duke it out for the title.
All nominees were selected by the Board of Directors, comprised of comedy industry luminaries such as Carol Burnett, Conan O'Brien, Joan Rivers, and Lily Tomlin. An invitation-only body of comedy writers, producers, directors and other industry movers and shakers will select the winners.
This year, you can get your own piece of the voting action right here on thecomedyawards.com when you tell us who you think should win "Breakout Performer of The Year."
So, who will emerge triumphant in the 2012 Comedy Awards battle royale? You'll just have to watch as it all goes down on Sunday, May 8 on Comedy Central.
Get the full story at the official press release, or keep scrolling for the full list of nominations.
COMEDY FILM
"The Artist"
"Bridesmaids"
"Crazy, Stupid, Love."
"Horrible Bosses"
"Midnight in Paris"
PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTORFILM
Jason Bateman, "Horrible Bosses"
Steve Carell, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Jean Dujardin, "The Artist"
Zach Galifianakis, "The Hangover Part II"
Owen Wilson, "Midnight in Paris"
COMEDY DIRECTORFILM
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 ACTORTV
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Louis C.K., "Louie"
Steve Carell, "The Office"
Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
COMEDY DIRECTINGTV
"30 Rock"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Louie"
"Modern Family"
"The Office"
ANIMATED COMEDY FILM
"Cars 2″
"Kung Fu Panda 2″
"Puss In Boots"
"Rango"
"Rio"
PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESSFILM
Jennifer Aniston, "Horrible Bosses"
Cameron Diaz, "Bad Teacher"
Melissa McCarthy, "Bridesmaids"
Emma Stone, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Kristen Wiig, "Bridesmaids"
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"
PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESSTV
Zooey Deschanel, "New Girl"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"
Kristen Wiig, "Saturday Night Live"
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
COMEDY WRITINGTV
"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
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