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Breaking Bad wins best drama series with acting awards for Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn and Aaron Paul. Modern Family wins best comedy while Jim Parsons wins best actor in comedy. Fargo takes home award for best miniseries. Normal Heart wins best TV movie.
Updated : Aug 26, 2014, 01:31 PM IST
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Nokia theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Saturday Night Live alumni and Late Night show host, Seth Meyers.
The Major Winners-
- In its last year competing at the Emmys, Breaking Bad swept the awards with its win as best drama series, best actor for Bryan Cranston, Best actress for Anna Gunn and best supporting actor for Aaron Paul. The show also won best writing in drama. Read more.
- A favourite in several categories, True Detective only managed a win for best direction in drama.
- Julianna Margulies won best actress in drama for The Good Wife.
- In comedy, Jim Parsons won best actor for fourth time while Julia Louis-Dreyfus won best actress for Veep. Both Parson and Louis-Dreyfus have won for the second consecutive year. Read more.
- Ty Burrell won best supporting actor for the second time for Modern Family and Allison Janey won best supporting actress for Mom.
- Academy favourite Modern Family took home best comedy for fifth year in row beating out newcomer Orange is the New Black.
- Benedict Cumberbatch won Best Lead Actor and Martin Freeman won Best Supporting Actor in TV miniseries for Sherlock : The Last Vow.
- Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates won Best actress and best supporting actress respectively for American Horror Story: Coven.
- Normal Heart won best TV movie while Fargo won best miniseries. Read more.
HBO once again made its presence felt as they lead the nominations for the 66th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The introduction of critically and commercially acclaimed show True Detective starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as well as the HBO original film The Normal Heart were expected to put up a strong show for the cable giant. Netflix once again proved that this is the time for internet streaming companies as they had racked up 31 nominations this year.
Cult fantasy show Game of Thrones had landed the most nominations with 19, followed by FX’s dark adaptation Fargo, which picked up 18 nominations, submitting their nomination in the miniseries category. FX’s cash cow American Horror Story: Coven was third with 17 nominations.
Game of Thrones led all nominees with 19 and pushed the premium cable network's overall nods to 99, the most of any network for the 14th year in a row.
In another cross-over from film, the Fargo mini-series, based on the cult movie from the Coen brothers, managed to get 18 nominations, including best actor in a mini-series nods for both lead actors, Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman.
Orange is the New Black, Game of Thrones, and Saturday Night Live were the top winners at the Creative Arts Emmys . Saturday Night Live won five awards while Game of Thrones, True Detective and Sherlock: His Last Vow won four awards each. Uzo Aduba, who plays Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in Orange is the New Black, won the award for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series. The series also won Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series. Read more
For news on shows that should have been nominated, read here.
Billy Crystal honoured his longtime friend, late Robin Williams at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards. According to Emmy cast executive producer Don Mischer, the 66-year-old actor was the "logical choice" to present the award because of his history with the late 63-year-old comedian, Fox News reported. Read more
As It Happened -
-Breaking Bad won the Best Drama series.
Our #Emmys winner for Drama Series is @BreakingBad_AMC pic.twitter.com/6SEhU0uvw0
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-As expected Modern Family won best comedy series for fifth year in a row.
The #Emmys winner for Comedy Series is @ModernFam pic.twitter.com/63Mm3auIn4
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-In a stunning upset, Bryan Cranston won the best actor in a drama series for Breaking Bad. Mathew McConaughey was also a favourite to win this award for his role in True Detective.
-In his acceptance speech Cranston told the' sneaky peaks' to not settle for mediocrity. "Rekindle passion and fall in love all over again," he said
Our #Emmys winner for Lead Actor, Drama Series: @BryanCranston, @BreakingBad_AMC pic.twitter.com/ZOyj0WWqfU
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
Julianna Margulies wins best actress for The Good Wife.
Our #Emmys winner for Lead Actress, Drama Series: #JuliannaMargulies, @TheGoodWife_CBS pic.twitter.com/W0czeknOfw
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Moira Walley-Beckett of Breaking Bad wins for best writing in drama.
-Anna Gunn of Breaking Bad wins for best supporting actress in drama
#Emmys winner for Supporting Actress, Drama Series: #AnnaGunn, @BreakingBad_AMC pic.twitter.com/aRmXsTrAPQ
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
- In a bizarre ploy for audience attention while the CEO of the Television Academy Bruce Rosenblum gave his speech, Sofia Vergara is made to rotate on a pedestal next to him. Read more.
-Cary Joji Fukonaga of True Detective wins for best direction in the drama category.
#Emmys winner for Directing, Drama Series: Cary Joji Fukunaga, @TD_HBO pic.twitter.com/AeveOSzAAf
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Billy Crystal talks of the 'brilliance that was astounding and the relentless energy that was thrilling' as he remembers the late Robin Williams. A clip of William's first appearance on the Late Night Show was also aired.
Watch the whole tribute here:
-The Emmys pay tribute to those who passed away this year including Elaine Stritch, James Garners, Maya Angelou and Don Pardo as Sara Bareilles sings 'Smile'
.@SaraBareilles plays in memory of Robin Williams. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/2Wxtqsg5Y3
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Aaron Paul wins Best supporting actor in a drama for 'Breaking Bad'. This is his third Emmy.
-Stephen Colbert's The Colbert Report wins for Outstanding Variety Series.
.@StephenAtHome gave part of his acceptance speech via @jimmyfallon. pic.twitter.com/GNMSKMoMk1
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Glenn Weiss wins Outstanding Directing in a Variety Special for the 67th Annual Tony Awards.
-The Normal Heart won for best TV movie.
Our #Emmys winner for Television Movie is The Normal Heart, @HBO pic.twitter.com/1DFa6MQLMb
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Fargo won Outstanding TV miniseries.
The #Emmys winner for Outstanding Miniseries: @FargoFX pic.twitter.com/lQfGYNBY9z
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Weird Al Yankovic parodied theme songs from popular shows 'Mad Men', 'Homeland', 'Scandal' and more. Watch the video here.
-Jessica Lange won Best actress in TV miniseries or movie for American Horror Story: Coven.
The #Emmys winner for Lead Actress, Miniseries/Movie: #JessicaLange, @AHSFX pic.twitter.com/jsfk7trR0d
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Benedict Cumberbatch won Best Lead Actor TV Miniseries or Movie for Sherlock.
-Colin Bucksey won Outstanding direction in a TV miniseries or movie for Fargo.
-Martin Freeman won his first Emmy for Supporting Actor in TV Miniseries or Movie for Sherlock.
-Steven Moffat won for best writing in TV miniseries or movie for Sherlock: His Last Vow
Writing, Miniseries/Movie/Dramatic Special #Emmys go to Steven Moffat, #Sherlock: His Last Vow, @MasterpiecePBS pic.twitter.com/qksTPzW5nB
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Kathy Bates won best supporting actress, TV miniseries or movies for American Horror Story:Coven
Our #Emmys winner for Supporting Actress, Miniseries/Movie: @MsKathyBates, @AHSFX pic.twitter.com/LI8SDmQzmO
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-The Amazing Race won best reality show
#Emmys winner for Reality-Competition Program: @AmazingRace_CBS pic.twitter.com/sZY25RUtIi
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Julia Loius Dreyfus won best actress in a comedy series for Veep.
#Emmys winner for Lead Actress, Comedy Series: @OfficialJLD, @VeepHBO pic.twitter.com/EM9UOap24a
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Gail Mancuso of Modern Family won for best direction in a comedy.
Congratulations to #GailMancuso on her #Emmys win for @ModernFam pic.twitter.com/LZj9rJ6tRX
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Jim Parsons won best actor in a comedy series for this role as Sheldon Cooper in the comedy The Big Bang Theory. This is his fourth emmy. He won the award last year as well.
The #Emmys winner for Lead Actor, Comedy Series: #JimParsons, @BigBang_CBS pic.twitter.com/MVO3QDkmJp
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Louis CK wins for Best writing in a comedy series for his show Louie.
Writing, Comedy Series #Emmys go to @LouisCK, @LouieFX pic.twitter.com/ppBBCb3S0r
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Allison Janey won best supporting actress for her show Mom.
The #Emmys winner for Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: @AllisonBJanney, @MomCBS pic.twitter.com/DNywa7m2NO
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
-Ty Burrel of Modern Family won first Emmy of the night for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
#Emmys winner for Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: #TyBurrell, @ModernFam pic.twitter.com/Lz8SuntJZT
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 26, 2014
Here is the complete list of the nominees and winners this year:
Outstanding drama
Breaking Bad - Winner
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
House of Cards
Mad Men
True Detective
Outstanding actor in a drama
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad - Winner
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Woody Harrelson, True Detective
Matthew McConaughey, True Detective
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Outstanding actress in a drama
Lizzy Caplan, Masters of Sex
Claire Danes, Homeland
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife - Winner
Kerry Washington, Scandal
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad - Winner
Jim Carter, Downton Abbey
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Mandy Patinkin, Homeland
Jon Voight, Ray Donovan
Josh Charles, The Good Wife
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad - Winner
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey
Christine Hendricks, Mad Men
Lena Headey, Game of Thrones
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Outstanding writing in a drama
Breaking Bad- Winner
Game of Thrones
House of Cards
True Detective
Outstanding direction in a drama
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
House of Cards
True Detective- Winner
Outstanding comedy
The Big Bang Theory
Louie
Modern Family - Winner
Orange is the New Black
Silicon Valley
Veep
Outstanding actor in a comedy
Louis C.K., Louie
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Ricky Gervais, Derek
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
William H. Macy, Shameless
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory - Winner
Outstanding actress in a comedy
Lena Dunham, Girls
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep - Winner
Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Taylor Schilling, Orange is the New Black
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine Nine
Adam Driver, Girls
Ty Burrell, Modern Family - Winner
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Fred Armisen, Saturday Night Live
Tony Hale, Veep
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy
Claire Bowen, Modern Family
Allison Janney, Mom - Winner
Kate Mulgrew, Orange is the New Black
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Anna Chlumsky, Veep
Outstanding writing in a comedy
Episodes
Louis- Winner
Orange is the New Black
Silicon Valley
Veep
Outstanding direction in a comedy
Episodes
Glee
Louie
Modern Family-Winner
Orange is the New Black
Silicon Valley
Outstanding TV miniseries
Bonnie and Clyde
Fargo - Winner
Luther
Treme
The White Queen
Outstanding TV movie
Killing Kennedy
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Sherlock: His Last Vow
The Normal Heart - Winner
The Trip to Bountiful
Outstanding actor in a TV miniseries or movie
Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock Holmes - Winner
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dancing on the Edge
Idris Elba, Luther
Martin Freeman, Fargo
Mark Ruffalo, The Normal Heart
Billy Bob Thornton, Fargo
Outstanding actress in a TV miniseries or movie
Helena Bonham Taylor, Burton and Taylor
Minnie Drive, Return to Zero
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Coven - Winner
Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Coven
Cicely Tyson, The Trip to Bountiful
Kristin Wiig, The Spoils of Babylon
Outstanding supporting actor in a TV miniseries or movie
Colin Hanks, Fargo
Martin Freeman, Sherlock - Winner
Jim Parsons, The Normal Heart
Joe Mantello, The Normal Heart
Alfred Molina, The Normal Heart
Matt Bomer, The Normal Heart
Outstanding supporting actress in a TV miniseries or movie
Frances Conroy, American Horror Story: Coven
Kathy Bates, American Horror Story: Coven - Winner
Angela Bassett, American Horror Story: Coven
Allison Tolman, Fargo
Ellen Burstyn, Flowers in the Attic
Julia Roberts, The Normal Heart
Outstanding writing in a TV miniseries or movie
American Horror Story: Coven
Fargo
Luther
Sherlock - Winner
The Normal Heart
Treme
Outstanding direction in a TV miniseries or movie
American Horror Story: Coven:
Fargo - Winner
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Sherlock
The Normal Heart
Outstanding reality competition
The Amazing Race - Winner
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
The Voice
Outstanding variety series
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Real Time with Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Colbert Report - Winner