The Television Academy tonight celebrated the 72nd Emmy® Awards, recognizing excellence in primetime programming and individual achievement for the 2019-2020 television season.
The 72nd Emmy® Awards were broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on ABC, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and produced by Done+Dusted, Reginald Hudlin and KIMMELOT. The telecast featured awards in 23 Emmy categories, plus the Governors Award, presented by top talent from some of television’s most acclaimed programs. Presenters and surprise guests included Anthony Anderson, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Ty Burrell, LaVerne Cox, America Ferrera, Morgan Freeman, Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson, Ken Jeong, Mindy Kaling, Tatiana Maslany, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bob Newhart, D-Nice, Randall Park, Issa Rae, RuPaul, Jason Sudeikis, Gabrielle Union, Lena Waithe, J.J. Watt and Oprah Winfrey.
Singer-songwriter and GRAMMY®-winning artist H.E.R. made her Emmy® debut with a special “In Memoriam” performance.
Additionally, Emmys were awarded in 100 other categories at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards over four consecutive nights, Monday, Sept. 14, through Thursday, Sept. 17, with a fifth broadcast ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 19, on FXX.
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
CATHERINE O’HARA as Moira Rose Schitt’s Creek
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
EUGENE LEVY as Johnny Rose Schitt’s Creek
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
DANIEL LEVY, Written by Schitt’s Creek
Happy Ending
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
ANDREW CIVIDINO, Directed by DANIEL LEVY, Directed by
Schitt’s Creek
Happy Ending
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
DANIEL LEVY as David Rose Schitt’s Creek
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
ANNIE MURPHY as Alexis Rose Schitt’s Creek
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
SCHITT’S CREEK
Eugene Levy, Executive Producer Daniel Levy, Executive Producer Andrew Barnsley, Executive Producer Fred Levy, Executive Producer
David West Read, Executive Producer Ben Feigin, Executive Producer Michael Short, Co-Executive Producer Kurt Smeaton, Co-Executive Producer Kosta Orfanidis, Producer
OUTSTANDING VARIETY TALK SERIES
LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER
John Oliver, Executive Producer
Tim Carvell, Executive Producer
Liz Stanton, Executive Producer
Jeremy Tchaban, Supervising Producer Christopher Werner, Supervising Producer Laura L. Griffin, Producer
Kate Mullaney, Producer Matt Passet, Producer Marian Wang, Producer Charles Wilson, Producer
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
REGINA KING as Angela Abar / Sister Night Watchmen
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
MARK RUFFALO as Dominick Birdsey/Thomas Birdsey I Know This Much Is True
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A LIMITED SERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL
DAMON LINDELOF, Written by HBO CORD JEFFERSON, Written by
Watchmen
This Extraordinary Being
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A LIMITED SERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL
MARIA SCHRADER, Directed by NETFLIX Unorthodox
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
YAHYA ABDUL-MATEEN II as Cal Abar / Dr. Manhattan HBO Watchmen
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
UZO ADUBA as Shirley Chisholm Mrs. America
OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIES
WATCHMEN
Damon Lindelof, Executive Producer Tom Spezialy, Executive Producer Nicole Kassell, Executive Producer Stephen Williams, Executive Producer Joseph E. Iberti, Executive Producer Ron Schmidt, Co-Executive Producer Carly Wray, Co-Executive Producer Lila Byock, Supervising Producer
Nick Cuse, Supervising Producer Christal Henry, Supervising Producer Karen Wacker, Producer
John Blair, Producer
OUTSTANDING COMPETITION PROGRAM
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE VH1
Tim Palazzola, Executive Producer
Randy Barbato, Executive Producer Fenton Bailey, Executive Producer
Tom Campbell, Executive Producer RuPaul Charles, Executive Producer Steven Corfe, Executive Producer
Mandy Salangsang, Executive Producer Michele Mills, Co-Executive Producer Jacqueline Wilson, Co-Executive Producer Lisa Steele, Supervising Producer
Adam Bronstein, Supervising Producer Thairin Smothers, Senior Producer John Polly, Producer
Michelle Visage, Producer
Jen Passovoy, Producer
Alicia Gargaro-Magana, Producer
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
JEREMY STRONG as Kendall Roy HBO Succession
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
ZENDAYA as Rue HBO Euphoria
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
JESSE ARMSTRONG, Written by HBO Succession
This Is Not For Tears
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
ANDRIJ PAREKH, Directed by
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
BILLY CRUDUP as Cory Ellison The Morning Show
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
JULIA GARNER as Ruth Langmore Ozark
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
SUCCESSION
Jesse Armstrong, Executive Producer Adam McKay, Executive Producer
Will Ferrell, Executive Producer
Frank Rich, Executive Producer
Kevin Messick, Executive Producer
Mark Mylod, Executive Producer
Jane Tranter, Executive Producer
Tony Roche, Executive Producer
Scott Ferguson, Executive Producer
Jon Brown, Co-Executive Producer Georgia Pritchett, Co-Executive Producer Jonathan Glatzer, Supervising Producer Will Tracy, Producer
Dara Schnapper, Producer Gabrielle Mahon, Producer
Lucy Prebble, Consulting Producer
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