Saturday, January 17, 2026
ADVT 
Hollywood

'Modern Family' bags two Emmy awards in comedy category

Darpan News Desk IANS, 26 Aug, 2014 07:35 AM
    "Modern Family" received trophies for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards here Monday night.
     
    Hosted by Seth Meyers, the award ceremony began with the announcement of winners in the Comedy category.
     
    While Ty Burrell went home with trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Phil Dunphy in the popular show "Modern Family", the show's director Gail Mancuso bagged the Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series award.
     
    Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series was handed over to Allison Janney for "Mom".
     
    Jim Parsons, popular as Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory", went home with Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for the sitcom. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series was bagged by "Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who was also one of the presenters of the evening.
     
    Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series went to Louis C.K for "So Did The Fat Lady".
     
    Jimmy Fallon, the host of "Saturday Night Live", was also one of the presenters and winner of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
     
    Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series went to Uzo Aduba, who plays Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren, in "Orange Is The New Black".
     
    The award ceremony is also attended by Hollywood stars like Julia Roberts and Matthew McConaughey.

    MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

    Jolie can't compare herself to her mother

    Jolie can't compare herself to her mother
    Actress Angelina Jolie believes her mother was a far better parent to her than she is to her own children.

    Jolie can't compare herself to her mother

    Depp-Heard looking for house in London

    Depp-Heard looking for house in London
    Actor Johnny Depp and his girlfriend Amber Heard are reportedly hunting for a property here. They plan to use it as their weekend retreat.

    Depp-Heard looking for house in London

    Would love to work with Shah Rukh: Pitbull

    Would love to work with Shah Rukh: Pitbull
    American rapper Armando Christian Pérez, popular by his stage name Pitbull, shook a leg with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan during the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League (IPL) in Kolkata last year. SRK even taught him a few Bollywood moves but the musician wants more than that.

    Would love to work with Shah Rukh: Pitbull

    Nothing wrong with Botox, says Kate Hudson

    Nothing wrong with Botox, says Kate Hudson
    Actress Kate Hudson has shared her opinion on anti-ageing and admits she wouldn't say no to Botox.

    Nothing wrong with Botox, says Kate Hudson

    Gaga, Tony Bennett surprise graduates with masterclass

    Gaga, Tony Bennett surprise graduates with masterclass
    Pop star Lady Gaga and singer Tony Bennett surprised a group of students in New York City by hosting a masterclass on their final day of school.

    Gaga, Tony Bennett surprise graduates with masterclass

    I'm stronger: JLo after split

    I'm stronger: JLo after split
    Jennifer Lopez is happy in her newfound singledom. The singer says she not just feels refreshed, but is confident about her career too.

    I'm stronger: JLo after split