International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences president Bruce Paisner called the 'Little Britain' star "one of the most talented comedic performers and writers of his generation".
The awards take place on November 24.
The International Emmys celebrate TV production outside the US. Lucas is best known to global audiences for appearing in films such as 'Bridesmaids' and 'Alice in Wonderland'.
The 40-year-old comedian is due to star in a new series, 'Pompidou', on BBC One later this year.
The six-part series, which does not feature any dialogue, casts Lucas as "an elderly aristocratic English oddball who has fallen on hard times".