Modern Family was the big winner at Sunday’s 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre, as the hit ABC series swept the five categories it was nominated in: best comedy, best supporting actor (Ty Burrell), best supporting actress (Julie Bowen), best writing and direction.
The night definitely had its share of surprises — Melissa McCarthy captured best actress in a comedy for Mike & Molly while Kyle Chandler won best actor in a drama for Friday Night Lights.
After her second straight nomination, Julianna Margulies finally won Best Actress in a drama for her critically acclaimed starring role in The Good Wife; Kate Winslet won best actress in a miniseries or movie for Mildred Pierce; Martin Scorsese took home best direction in a drama for Boardwalk Empire; and Mad Men captured the award for best drama series.
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Here’s the complete list of winners:
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Julie Bowen for Modern Family
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — Ty Burrell for Modern Family
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — Michael Spiller for Modern Family
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Steve Levitan and Jeffrey Richman for Modern Family
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series — Jim Parsons for The Big Bang Theory
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series — Melissa McCarthy for Mike & Molly
Outstanding Reality Competition Program – The Amazing Race
Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series — The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Don Roy King for Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series — Jason Katims for Friday Night Lights
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series — Margo Martindale for Justified
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series — Martin Scorsese for Boardwalk Empire
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — Peter Dinklage for Game of Thrones
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — Julianna Margulies for The Good Wife
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Kyle Chandler for Friday Night Lights
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special — Julian Fellowes for Downton Abbey (masterpiece)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie — Maggie Smith for Downton Abbey (masterpiece)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie — Barry Pepper for The Kennedys
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special — Brian Percival for Downton Abbey (masterpiece)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie — Guy Pearce for Mildred Pierce
Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Movie — Kate Winslet for Mildred Pierce
Outstanding Miniseries or Movie — Downton Abbey (masterpiece)
Outstanding Drama Series — Mad Men
Outstanding Comedy Series — Modern Family
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