Hosted by comedian Andy Samberg, The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards aired on September 20th on Fox. Trophies were given out awards to those in the Television Industry who deserve the prestigious awards. Records were set, history was made and streaks were broken.
HBO’s Game of Thrones has set the record for the most Emmy awards won in a single year, receiving 12 Emmy’s and 8 Creative Arts Emmys. Game of Thrones, won awards for “Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series,” “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series” and “Best Drama Series,” along with many others. The previous winner, NBC’s The West Wing, only received 9 awards.
Viola Davis made history during the award ceremony as being the first black actress to win the Emmy for “Outstanding Lead Actress.” Davis received the award for her performance as lawyer Annalise Keating in ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder. HTGAWM began its second season on September 24th, with Davis once again playing the lead.
For the past five years, ABC’s Modern Family, which follows the everyday lives of three families, has won the award for the “Outstanding Comedy Series.” After many critics stated that Modern Family’s streak was going to come to an end, many were presently surprised when the award was taken by HBO’s Veep, a story about a woman’s career in politics.
Lastly, while last year Netflix was seen as the big winner, HBO went home with the most wins this year. Thanks to Game of Thrones, Veep and Olive Kitteridge, HBO won 14 Primetime Emmy’s and 29 Creative Emmy’s. For a complete list of the winners, see below.
Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Jon Hamm- Mad Men
Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Viola Davis- How to Get Away with Murder
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black
Directing for a Drama Series: David Nutter, Game of Thrones
Writing for a Drama Series:Game of Thrones
Drama Series: Game of Thrones
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Tony Hale, Veep
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Allison Janney, Veep
Outstanding Director in a Comedy Series: Jill Soloway, Transparent
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Veep
Comedy Series: Veep
Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Richard Jenkins, Olive Kitteridge
Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Frances Olive Kitteridge
Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Bill Murray, Olive Kitteridge
Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Regina King, American Crime
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special: Lisa Cholodenko, Olive Kitteridge
Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special: Olive Kitteridge
Limited Series: Olive Kitteridge
Television Movie: Bessie
Directing for a Variety Series: Chuck O’Neil, The Daily Show
Writing for a Variety Series: The Daily Show
Variety Talk Series: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Variety Sketch Series: Inside Amy Schumer
Reality-Competition Program: The Voice