68th Primetime Emmy Awards

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68th Primetime Emmy Awards
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Promotional poster
Date
Location Microsoft Theater,
Los Angeles, California
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Presented by Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Host Jimmy Kimmel
Most awards The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (5)
Most nominations The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (13)
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Television/Radio coverage
Network ABC[1]
Producer Don Mischer

The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in U.S. prime time television programming from June 1, 2015 until May 31, 2016, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The ceremony was held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, and was broadcast in the U.S. by ABC. The ceremony was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.[1][2] It was preceded by the 68th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which took place over two nights, September 10 and 11, at the Microsoft Theater.[1][3]

The nominations were announced by Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham on July 14, 2016.[4][5] The crime anthology limited series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story was the most nominated program at the ceremony with 13, and 22 overall,[6] although Game of Thrones received the most overall nominations that year with 23 as the most nominated drama series.[7]

With five awards, The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story won the most awards of the night, while the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones won three, including Outstanding Drama Series and surpassed Frasier (37) as the fictional television program with the most Primetime Emmy Awards with 38 wins in six seasons.[8] The Game of Thrones' win was also the second time a Sixth season of any show, had won the Outstanding Drama award, after fellow HBO show, The Sopranos' Sixth season had won it, in 2007.

Additionally, the political satire series Veep won Outstanding Comedy Series for the second time in a row, while its producer and lead star Julia Louis-Dreyfus established a new record of wins for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; it was her fifth consecutive win for the series and sixth overall in the category.[9]

For the first time, none of the nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series were from the four major American broadcasting TV networks. In addition, Ben Mendelsohn became the first actor to win Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for a series from a streaming service network; he won for Bloodline from Netflix.

Winners and nominees

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See also: 68th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold:[10][11]

Jeffrey Tambor, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series winner
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series winner
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Rami Malek, Outstanding Lead Actor in Drama Series winner
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Tatiana Maslany, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series winner
Courtney B. Vance, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie winner
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Sarah Paulson, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie winner
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Louie Anderson, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series winner
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Ben Mendelsohn, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series winner
Maggie Smith, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series winner
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Sterling K. Brown, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie winner
Regina King, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie winner

Programs

Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Variety Talk Series Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
Outstanding Limited Series Outstanding Television Movie
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program

Acting

Lead performances

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Supporting performances

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Directing

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

Writing

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

Most major nominations

By network[note 1]
  • HBO – 40
  • FX – 28
  • Netflix – 17
  • ABC – 12
  • AMC – 9
  • Showtime – 8
  • Amazon / CBS / NBC / PBS – 6
  • Comedy Central – 5
  • Fox – 4
  • BBC America / Lifetime / USA – 3
By program
  • The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX) – 13
  • Veep (HBO) – 10
  • Game of Thrones (HBO) – 9
  • Fargo (FX) – 8
  • The Night Manager (AMC) / Silicon Valley (HBO) – 6

Most major awards

By network[note 1]
  • FX / HBO – 6
  • Netflix – 3
  • Amazon / NBC / PBS – 2
By program
  • The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX) – 5
  • Game of Thrones (HBO) – 3
  • Transparent (Amazon) / Veep (HBO) – 2
Notes
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Major" constitutes the categories listed above: Program, Acting, Directing, and Writing. Does not include the technical categories.

Presenters and performers

The awards were presented by the following:[12]

Presenters

Name(s) Role
Anthony Anderson
Tracee Ellis Ross		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Julie Bowen
Matt LeBlanc		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Kristen Bell
Joel McHale		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Randall Park
Constance Wu		 Introducers of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series winner Peter Scolari
Peter Scolari Presenter of the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Keegan-Michael Key Presenter of the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Jeffrey Tambor Presenter of a special presentation dedicated to Garry Shandling
James Corden Presenter of the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
America Ferrera
Mandy Moore		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
Tony Goldwyn
Kerry Washington		 Presenters of the awards for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Priyanka Chopra
Tom Hiddleston		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
Terrence Howard Presenter of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Bryan Cranston
Claire Danes		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Tina Fey
Amy Poehler		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Kyle Chandler
Michelle Dockery		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Television Movie
Keri Russell
Liev Schreiber		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Limited Series
Aziz Ansari Presenter of the award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
Kit Harington
Andy Samberg		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Laverne Cox Presenter of the award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
Damon Wayans Presenter of the award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
Rami Malek
Abigail Spencer		 Introducers of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series winner Hank Azaria
and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series winner Margo Martindale
Hank Azaria
Margo Martindale		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Minnie Mouse
Michael Weatherly		 Presenters of the awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Taraji P. Henson Presenter of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Henry Winkler Presenter of the In Memoriam tribute
Allison Janney Presenter of the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Kiefer Sutherland Presenter of the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Larry David Presenter of the award for Outstanding Comedy Series
Dennis Franz
Jimmy Smits		 Presenters of the award for Outstanding Drama Series

Performers

Name(s) Performed
Tori Kelly "Hallelujah"

In Memoriam

Very early on in the show, Jeffrey Tambor paid tribute to Garry Shandling. Later, before introducing the segment, Henry Winkler paid tribute to producer, actor and director Garry Marshall. Singer-songwriter Tori Kelly sang "Hallelujah" as photos were shown of television industry personalities who had died in the past year.[13]

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