The 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards was announced in Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Game of Thrones won best drama series at the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards, while Veep took home the top comedy award. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story also earned several awards, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus won her fifth consecutive Emmy in the lead comedy actress category.
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Category
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Winners
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Outstanding drama series
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Game of Thrones
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Outstanding comedy series
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Veep
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Outstanding limited series
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The People v OJ Simpson
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Best television movie
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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
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Outstanding lead actor in a drama series
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Rami Malek – Mr Robot
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Outstanding lead actress in a drama series
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Tatiana Maslany – Orphan Black
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Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series
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Jeffrey Tambor – Transparent
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Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus – Veep
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Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series
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Louie Anderson – Baskets
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Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series
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Kate McKinnon – Saturday Night Live
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Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series
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Ben Mendelsohn – Bloodline
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Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series
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Dame Maggie Smith – Downton Abbey
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Outstanding television movie
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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
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Outstanding reality competition series
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The Voice
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Outstanding variety talk series
John Oliver
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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