Attention Emmy voters/viewers: The process of choosing this year's nominations begins this week, but here is a list of actors who you won't see receive a statuette, let alone a nom. For shame, I tell you! Although the Emmy awards don't take into account the actor's entire body of work throughout a series, we reflect on what makes us love these gems year after year. 

Matthew Fox ("Lost"): Although Fox has made the semi-finals of the Emmy awards (the top ten actors in the category before the actual nominees are released), he's never been nominated for the statuette, and that's enough for outrage from the masses. Now, it appears as if the fictional doctor will never win the coveted award if he's not acknowledged within the next two years. I can't live in a world where Foxy doesn't garner a win for playing the complicated, science-seeking hero, Jack Shephard. Fox is able to transition from leader of the island, to a drug-induced, pill-popping, beard-wearing maniac, and we love watching every minute of it.  If you didn't feel goose bumps when he screamed "WE HAVE TO GO BACK!" in the Season 3 finale, you're not human.

Josh Radnor ("How I Met Your Mother"): Neil Patrick Harris is outspokenly the breakout star of CBS's hit show, as no one can deny the delightful way Harris portrays the womanizer, Barney Stinson. But Radnor brings an innocent sweetness to Ted Mosby's search for his bride-to-be that ultimately makes us care about a woman we haven't even seen yet! Ted is a romantic, a Bro Code follower, and ultimately, the heart and lifeline to the five friends. We've watched him fall in love with Robin and almost marry Stella; Radnor portrayed each relationship in a way that allowed the audience to become emotionally involved with the couples, even though they knew the "mother" was still to come.  Most viewers would tune out, but four seasons in, Ted's journey continues to be worth the watch.

Ellen Pompeo ("Grey's Anatomy"): Seriously, Katherine Heigl who? The real lead of "Grey's" is the dazzling Pompeo who plays the dark and twisty, pick me-choose me-love me, Meredith Grey. Whether it's her relationship with BFF Cristina, the love of her life, McDreamy, or her Alzheimer's ridden mother, Pompeo plays Meredith convincingly, with every disastrous turn of events. She's saved lives, she's carried bombs, and she's danced it out all the way to the OR. Forget Heigl's real-life drama over an Emmy nod. Not only is Pompeo respectful, but she actually deserves it.

Wentworth Miller ("Prison Break"): I'm still mourning the loss and cancellation of "Prison Break," mostly because Miller likely won't get his due for playing the genius manipulator and tattoo master, Michael Scofield. Miller is a chameleon - able to change his persona based on each character's quirks. He played a cheerleader in the WB's "Popular," a complete 360 from the deeply flawed Scofield. Miller's mannerisms as Michael differ around his girlfriend, Sara Tancredi, his brother, Linc, and his nemesis, T-Bag. He portrayed Michael's brotherly devotion to Linc and the "death" of Sara in such jaw-dropping, painstaking, and realistic ways, it's downright difficult to watch without numbing the pain. And he makes origami-making an art form. With an epic four season run, Miller transcends television. 

Zachary Levi ("Chuck"):  I've missed a snarky, geeky character in my life ever since Seth Cohen disappeared into cancellation, but Chuck Bartowski fills the hole with his awkward, sarcastic characteristics and his wide-eyed innocence. It's a pleasure watching Levi play the adorkable secret agent/Buy More worker struggling with his feelings for real agent Sarah and hiding a double life from his family and friends. His banter with Casey is top-notch, and watching the bromance between Morgan and Chuck is that of an epic fairytale. 

Adrianne Palicki ("Friday Night Lights"):  Palicki plays the damaged Tyra Collette who yearns to leave Dillon, Texas and go to college, a feat most high schooler's take for granted. Tyra has braved an attempted rapist, concealed a murder, protected her mother from abusive boyfriends, and started a relationship with the unlikely Landry. And Palicki played it all with the demeanor of a seasoned pro. Tyra's transition from resident bad girl to beautifully flawed is only made realistic by Palicki's ability to act with her heart on her sleeve. The actress leads the young cast in this underrated, character-driven drama. 

Mindy Kaling ("The Office"): What would "The Office" be without resident gossip and celebrity lover, Kelly Kapoor? Kaling is a fantastic writer ("The Dundies" is her child), but she truly shines when playing the ditzy, giggly Kapoor who can't help but love Ryan Howard, and uses and abuses anyone to get the loveable temp to return her feelings. She looks great in pink, and she excels in company dance-offs. And there's certainly nothing wrong with naming a child Usher Jennifer Hudson Kapoor. It's no wonder Kaling recently signed a two-year deal with NBC to develop a comedy in which she would star while also continuing her role on the mockumentary. 

Becki Newton ("Ugly Betty"): Amanda Tanen is a nutcase. As Betty's semi-nemesis on "Ugly Betty," Newton is able to swing out hearty one-liners and hilarious insults by the dozen, and she enjoys every single minute of it.  Amanda sings, dances, insults, and falls in love as easily as a habit, but we're still there caring when she finally lets her guard down. Amanda's search for her father was one of those moments. 

Amanda brings the milkshake to the yard.