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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie - 2016
- Nominee>
- Idris Elba, as DCI John Luther
- Luther
- BBC America
- A BBC America and BBC In-House Drama Production co-production
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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie - 2014
- Nominee>
- Idris Elba, as John Luther
- Luther
- BBC America
- A BBC and BBC America Co-Production
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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie - 2012
- Nominee>
- Idris Elba, as John Luther
- Luther
- BBC America
- A BBC and BBC America co-production distributed by BBC Worldwide
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Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series - 2011
- Nominee>
- Idris Elba, as Lenny
- The Big C
- Showtime
- Showtime Presents, Sony Pictures Television, Perkins Street Productions, Farm Kid, Original Film
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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie - 2011
- Nominee>
- Idris Elba, as John Luther
- Luther
- BBC America
- A BBC and BBC America co-production distributed by BBC Worldwide
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