Game of Thrones makes history at Emmys

Here's a list of the winners in key categories for the 68th Emmy Awards

Fantasy epic Game of Thrones made television history at the 68th Emmys on Sunday, becoming the most decorated fictional show since the awards began nearly seven decades ago.

The HBO series picked up 12 total Emmys this season -- nine awards in technical categories and three top prizes at the glitzy ceremony in downtown Los Angeles -- television's equivalent of the Oscars.

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The blood-spattered saga about noble families vying for control of the Iron Throne took home the most coveted prize of the night, the best drama Emmy -- along with statuettes for writing and directing.

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That gives it a total haul over the years of 38 -- more than any other narrative series since the first Television Academy prize-giving in 1949, overtaking the haul of 37 won by long-running comedy Frasier.

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It went down to the wire in the end, as Thrones drew a blank in the acting categories, despite being a hot favorite and having multiple nominees, and only set the record with the last prize of the night.

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Three of its stars -- Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke and Maisie Williams -- dominated the betting in the supporting actress category, but the statuette went to Maggie Smith of Downton Abbey.

Jimmy Kimmel (L) accepts the award on behalf of Maggie Smith for "Downton Abbey". PHOTO: REUTERS

Peter Dinklage missed out on a supporting actor trophy, as did co-star Kit Harington, the category's favorite, with Ben Mendelsohn picking up the prize for Netflix family drama Bloodline.

Taraji P Henson presents the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series. PHOTO: REUTERS



 

Here is a list of the winners in key categories for the 68th Emmy Awards.

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES: Game of Thrones
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES: Veep
BEST LEAD ACTOR, DRAMA: Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
BEST LEAD ACTRESS, DRAMA: Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
BEST LEAD ACTOR, COMEDY: Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
BEST LEAD ACTRESS, COMEDY: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, DRAMA: Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, DRAMA: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, COMEDY: Louie Anderson, Baskets
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, COMEDY: Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
OUTSTANDING TELEVISION MOVIE: Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
OUTSTANDING REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM: The Voice

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