“The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” took home the most awards during the Primetime Emmy Awards. Three of the show’s main characters proved to be winning roles, as Courtney B Vance, Sterling K Brown, and Sarah Paulson all were awarded Emmys. Paulson took the Best Actress of a Limited Series award, Brown the Best Supporting Actor, and Vance won for Best Actor award.
“The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” also took home the award for Best Limited Series and a writing award.
HBO’s “Game of Thrones” won two awards for Best Drama Series and Best Directing in a Drama Series.
Below is the full list of winners at the annual Primetime Emmy Awards:
Drama Series: “Game of Thrones.”
Directing, Drama Series: Miguel Sapochnik, “Game of Thrones”
Actor, Drama Series: Rami Malek, “Mr. Robot.”
Actress, Drama Series: Tatiana Maslany, “Orphan Black.”
Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Ben Mendelsohn, “Bloodline.”
Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Maggie Smith, Downtown Abbey
Writing for a Drama Series: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss “Game of Thrones.”
Comedy Series: “Veep.”
Directing, Comedy Series: Jill Soloway, “Transparent.”
Actor, Comedy Series: Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent.”
Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep.”
Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Louie Anderson, “Baskets.”
Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Kate McKinnon, “Saturday Night Live.”
Writing for a Comedy Series: Alan Yang and Aziz Ansari, “Master of None.”
Limited Series: “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”
Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Drama: Susanne Bier, “The Night Manager.”
Actor, Limited Series or Movie: Courtney B. Vance, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”
Actress, Limited Series or Movie: Sarah Paulson, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”
Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie: Sterling K. Brown, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”
Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie: Regina King, “American Crime.”
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special: D.V. BeVincentis, “The People v. O.J. Simpson American Crime Story.”
Variety Talk Series: “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
Variety Sketch Series: “Key & Peele.”
Directing for a Variety Special: Thomas Kail and Alex Rudzinskifor “Grease Live.”
Writing for a Variety Special: Patton Oswalt, “Talking for Clapping.”
Television Movie: “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride.”
Reality-Competition Program: “The Voice.”
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