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The comedian, actor, writer and producer, whose breakthrough
came on late-night sketch show "Saturday Night Live," will emcee
the show from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles that will be
broadcast live by Fox TV on Sept. 20.
"Andy has excelled in all aspects of the television universe,
both from behind and in front of the camera," said Bruce
Rosenblum, the chairman and CEO of the Television Academy.
Samberg, 36, performed on "SNL" for seven seasons before joining
Fox police sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to play Det. Jake
Peralta, a role that earned him a best comedy actor Golden Globe
last year.
Samberg shared an Emmy for outstanding original music and lyrics
in 2007 for an SNL sketch song "Dick In A Box," alongside pop
singer Justin Timberlake.
The Television Academy announced new rules last month that will
increase the number of contenders in comedy and drama categories
to seven nominees from six in previous years.
Comedy series will also be defined as shows that are 30 minutes
or shorter per episode and drama will be shows over 30 minutes.
The mini-series was renamed "limited series" and changes were
also announced in the variety series category.
Nominations for the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced
on July 16.
(Reporting by Patricia Reaney; Editing by Mary Milliken and Alan
Crosby)
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