Many cast members were Emmy-nominated for their work on `` The West Wing '' but did not win , including Martin Sheen -- who was nominated for six of the seven seasons of the series without receiving the award -- as well as Janel Moloney , who was nominated twice , and Dulé Hill , Rob Lowe , and Mary-Louise Parker , who were all nominated once .
Many cast members have been Emmy-nominated for their work on `` The West Wing '' but have not won , including Martin Sheen -- who was nominated each year for all seven seasons of the series without receiving the award -- as well as Janel Moloney , who was nominated twice , and Dulé Hill , Rob Lowe , and Mary-Louise Parker , who were all nominated once .