The 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards kept things modern Sunday night. It was a good sign how the evening would turn out when the first two trophies of the event, live from L.A.’s Nokia Theatre, went to TV spouses Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell for their outstanding supporting roles on Modern Family . The ABC comedy went on to take home awards for directing and writing as well, before being named Outstanding Comedy at the end of the broadcast. Who else won this year? Find out in this full list of winners from the 2011 Emmy Awards, which includes some predictable results, but also some surprises: TOP SHOWS Comedy Series: Modern Family Drama Series: Mad Men ACTING Lead Actor, Drama: Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights Lead Actress, Drama: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife Lead Actor, Comedy: Jim Parsons, Big Bang Theory Lead Actress, Comedy: Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly Supporting Actor, Comedy: Ty Burrell, Modern Family Supporting Actress, Comedy: Julie Bowen, Modern Family Supporting Actor, Drama: Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones Supporting Actress, Drama: Margo Martindale, Justified Lead Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Barry Pepper, The Kennedys Lead Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey DIRECTING Directing, Comedy: Michael Alan Spiller, Modern Family Directing, Drama Series: Martin Scorsese, Boardwalk Empire Directing, Variety, Music or Comedy Series: Don Roy King, Saturday Night Live Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Brian Percival, Downton Abbey WRITING Writing, Comedy: Steve Levitan & Jeffrey Richman, Modern Family Writing, Drama: Jason Katims, Friday Night Lights Writing, Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Writing, Miniseries, Movie or Special: Julian Fellowes, Downton Abbey Movie or Miniseries: Downton Abbey Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Reality Competition: The Amazing Race
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Emmy Awards 2011: List of Winners!
