2012 Emmy Awards

The 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring the best in primetime television programming from June 1, 2011 until May 31, 2012, were held on Sunday Sep 23, 2012 at the Nokia Theatre in Dowtown Los Angeles,California,USA.
ABC televised the ceremony in the United States.

Comedian and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel  hosted the Primetime Emmys for the first time.

Jimmy Kimmel and Actress Kerry Washington announced the nominees on July 19, 2012.

This was the first ceremony that none of the 4 Major American Broadcasting TV Networks were nominated in the categories of Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

5 of the first 6 acting awards went to performers who had already won once for their roles.

 Winners Details are -
 Drama Series
“Homeland”  - Best Drama Series

Best Actor, Drama Series: Damian Lewis, “Homeland''

Best Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, “Breaking Bad''

Best Actress, Drama Series: Claire Danes, “Homeland''

Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey''

Best Directing, Drama Series: Tim Van Patten, “Boardwalk Empire''

Comedy Series
“Modern Family” - Comedy Series

Best Actor, Comedy Series: Jon Cryer, “Two and a Half Men''

Best Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep''

Best Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family''

Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Julie Bowen, “Modern Family'' 

Best Directing, Comedy Series: Steven Levitan, “Modern Family''

Miniseries or Movie
Best Miniseries or Movie: “Game Change,” HBO

Best Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner, “Hatfields & McCoys''

Best Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Tom Berenger, “Hatfields & McCoys''

Best Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore, “Game Change'' 

Best Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story''

Best Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Jay Roach, “Game Change''

Best Host, Reality-Competition Program: Tom Bergeron, “Dancing With the Stars''