Emmys 2011: Winners Revealed

Modern Family started off the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in a big way, winning the first four awards of the night.our editor recommendsEmmys 2011: Complete Winners ListEmmys 2011: Charlie Sheen Shows Up to the Emmys (Video)Emmys Fashion 2011: Giorgio Armani Dresses Two Big Hollywood StarsEMMY FASHION 2011: Gwyneth Paltrow's Dress Dissed By FansEmmys 2011: Jane Lynch Sees Double in Musical Awards Open (Video) Emmys Live on THR's The Race: Tim Goodman Blogs All The Action -- As it Happens EMMY FASHION 2011: Giorgio Armani Dresses Two Big Hollywood StarsEmmys 2011: Jane Lynch Jokes About Losing to Julie Bowen'Modern Family's' Steve Levitan Says Early Emmy Sweep a 'Little Surreal'Related Topics•Emmys 2011 PHOTOS: Emmy 2011 Nominees Julie Bowen won the first Emmy handed out at the show, for supporting actress in a comedy series. Minutes later,Ty Burrell, who plays her husband on the show, won supporting actor in a comedy. In his speech, he paid tribute to his later father, whom he said would have been proud of him but questioned why he chose a profession in which he has to wear so much makeup. STORY: Emmy Winners React "He'd say, but why the makeup?" Burrell quipped. "I know he would be in awe of my mom, who supported me enough for a dozen parents ... and in the end, i think he'd feel like, couldn't you just wear a little powder? Why do you have to look like a harlot? and I'd say, 'Dad, just think of me as a very masculine lady, and he'd say, 'I do, son.'" PHOTOS: Emmys Red Carpet Fashion Additionally,Michael Alan Spiller won the award for comedy series directing for the "Halloween" episode, whileSteve Levitan and Jeffrey Richman took the comedy series writing Emmy for the "Caught in the Act" episode. Levitan, who is also the series co-creator with Christopher Lloyd thanked the cast and crew and his family, including his "three traumatized children." Complete List of Emmy Winners Upon returning from the commercial break, host Jane Lynch quipped: "Welcome back to the Modern Family awards." Meanwhile, Charlie Sheen took the stage to hand out the award for lead actor in a comedy: "my old category," he noted. PHOTOS: Emmy Nominations 2011: Snubs and Shockers He didn't mention his former Two and a Half Men colleagues by name, but he did say: "From the bottom of my heart I wish you nothing but the best." Then he announced the Emmy winner: Jim Parsons, of The Big Bang Theory.It is Parsons' second consecutive Emmy for lead actor in a comedy. "I was assured by many people in my life this wasn't happening, but I'm so grateful it is happening," he said in his speech. THR's Ultimate Emmy Roundtable and Gallery Guide of the 2011 Awards Season Meanwhile, Melissa McCarthy of Mike & Molly won best lead actress in a comedy series. In the drama categories, The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies won the award for best lead actress. In her speech, she thanked the "stellar cast" and the "beautiful crew -- you're like family to me." Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler won his first Emmy, for lead actor in a drama. He appeared speechless as he took the stage, saying he hadn't prepped a speech because he didn't expect to need one. Among others, he thanked the people "who filled the stadiums and brought the show to life" while it was shooting in Texas. VIDEO: Emmy Roundtable: Drama Showrunners Martin Scorsese won best directing to the pilot episode of Boardwalk Empire, whileJason Katimswon for writing the "Always" episode ofFriday Night Lights. A visibly overjoyed Margo Martindale won best supporting actress in a drama series for Justified. Boardwalk Empire's Peter Dinklage won best supporting actor in a drama. The Amazing Race won the Emmy for outstanding reality competition program. PHOTOS: David Strick 2011 Emmy Nominees The Daily Show With Jon Stewart won its ninth consecutive Emmy for best variety, music or comedy program. It also won for best writing. Don Roy King of Saturday Night Live won for directing for a variety, music or comedy series. Downton Abbey was a big winner in the miniseries, movie or dramatic special categories. Brian Percival won for directing, whileJulian Fellowes won for writing. The Gosford Park writerthanked the American entertainment industry for the win. THR's Full Emmy 2011 Coverage "Ten years ago you kick-started my career with an Oscar; tonight you have nurtured it," he said. Downton Abbey's Maggie Smithand The Kennedys' Barry Pepper won best actress and actor in the miniseries, movie or dramatic special category but were not present to accept their awards. The show is airing live on Foxfrom the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Related Topics Modern Family Justified Mike and Molly The Big Bang Theory Boardwalk Empire Saturday Night Live The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Jon Stewart Jane Lynch Jim Parsons Julie Bowen Martin Scorsese Emmy Awards Emmys 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards

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