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New TV shows honoured at Golden Globes
Monday 16 January 2012
Lead actress Claire Danes, who plays a very troubled CIA agent in the series won best actress in a TV drama. Picking up the award for best actor in a drama was former Frasier star Kelsey Grammer who was rewarded for his part as the ruthless mayor in the drama Boss. Speaking afterwards he commented "It's really, really flattering. We have taken note of the fact we got a lot of attention right out of the gate."
Claire Danes picks up her award
The best supporting actor in a drama award went to Peter Dinklage for his part in Game of Thrones beating off strong competition for Midred Pierce's Guy Pearce.
British actor Idris Elba was also honoured for his part in the BBC's Luther as best actor in a miniseries. Kate Winslet picked up the award for best actress in a miniseries for her work on Mildred Pierce.
British actor Idris Elba wins for his role in Luther
Jessica Lange, who has previously won four Golden Globes, took the award for TV supporting actress for her role in FX's American Horror Story. She praised the writers for their work on the show saying "I find it more and more rare, or rarer, every year to find a piece of work that is beautifully written."
The Downton Abbey team with Julian Fellowes accepting the award
ITV's Downton Abbey won the prize for best TV mini-series with writer Julian Fellowes thanking to "the audience, because it's the audience that makes a success."
Modern Family was the only series which retained it trophy from last year as best TV comedy series.
Matt LeBlanc finally accepts a Golden Globe
Last night Matt LeBlanc won the Golden Globe he never took home for his role as Joey on Friends. He was recognised for playing a version of Joey in the TV industry satire Episodes. He said of his role "They wrote a Matt LeBlanc who, to be honest, is way more interesting than the real thing. I wish I were him."
Laura Dern took the prize for best comedy actress winner for HBO's Enlightened.
Television winners
Drama Series Homeland
Actor in a drama Kelsey Grammer
Actress in a drama Claire Danes Homeland
Comedy Series Modern Family
Actor in a comedy Matt LeBlanc Episodes
Actress in a comedy Laura Dern Enlightened
TV movie or miniseries Downton Abbey
Actor in a TV movie or miniseries Idris Elba Luther
Actress in a TV movie or miniseries Kate Winslet Mildred Pierce
Supporting Actress in a TV movie or miniseries Jessica Lange American Horror Story
Supporting Actor in a TV movie or miniseries Peter Dinklage Game of Thrones
Cecil B. DeMille Award Morgan Freeman
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