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Big Bang Theory scoops Critics' Choice TV Awards | Big Bang Theory scoops Critics' Choice TV Awards |
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Hit US sitcom The Big Bang Theory took home the most prizes from the Critics' Choice TV Awards in Los Angeles, scooping three awards. | Hit US sitcom The Big Bang Theory took home the most prizes from the Critics' Choice TV Awards in Los Angeles, scooping three awards. |
The show was named best comedy series, while its stars Simon Helberg and Kaley Cuoco were named best supporting actor and actress respectively. | The show was named best comedy series, while its stars Simon Helberg and Kaley Cuoco were named best supporting actor and actress respectively. |
There was a tie for best drama, with Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad sharing the award. | There was a tie for best drama, with Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad sharing the award. |
Bryan Cranston was named best actor in a drama for the latter series. | |
It was the second consecutive year he took the honour for playing teacher turned drug dealer Walter White. | It was the second consecutive year he took the honour for playing teacher turned drug dealer Walter White. |
British actors Damian Lewis, Andrew Lincoln and Matthew Rhys were also nominated for their roles in Homeland, The Walking Dead and The Americans respectively. | British actors Damian Lewis, Andrew Lincoln and Matthew Rhys were also nominated for their roles in Homeland, The Walking Dead and The Americans respectively. |
Tatiana Maslany was named best actress in a drama for her work in new BBC America show Orphan Black. | Tatiana Maslany was named best actress in a drama for her work in new BBC America show Orphan Black. |
Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies and Elisabeth Moss were also shortlisted for Homeland, The Good Wife and Mad Men respectively. | Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies and Elisabeth Moss were also shortlisted for Homeland, The Good Wife and Mad Men respectively. |
Moss was successful in the best actress in a movie or mini-series category, however, winning for upcoming BBC drama Top of the Lake. | Moss was successful in the best actress in a movie or mini-series category, however, winning for upcoming BBC drama Top of the Lake. |
Michael Douglas won the equivalent best actor prize for his portrayal of Liberace in Behind the Candelabra, beating his co-star Matt Damon. | Michael Douglas won the equivalent best actor prize for his portrayal of Liberace in Behind the Candelabra, beating his co-star Matt Damon. |
Al Pacino also missed out for his role in HBO's Phil Spector, as did Brits Benedict Cumberbatch for Parade's End, Toby Jones for The Girl and Dominic West for The Hour. | Al Pacino also missed out for his role in HBO's Phil Spector, as did Brits Benedict Cumberbatch for Parade's End, Toby Jones for The Girl and Dominic West for The Hour. |
Steven Soderbergh's Liberace film also collected the honour for best movie or mini-series. | Steven Soderbergh's Liberace film also collected the honour for best movie or mini-series. |
Louis CK was named best actor in a comedy series for his show Louie for the second consecutive year, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus was named best comedy actress for Veep. | Louis CK was named best actor in a comedy series for his show Louie for the second consecutive year, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus was named best comedy actress for Veep. |
Jane Fonda, meanwhile, picked up an award for best guest performer in a drama for her turn in Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom. | Jane Fonda, meanwhile, picked up an award for best guest performer in a drama for her turn in Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom. |
Star Trek star Zachary Quinto and Sarah Paulson received best supporting actor awards for their parts in the mini-series American Horror Story: Asylum. | Star Trek star Zachary Quinto and Sarah Paulson received best supporting actor awards for their parts in the mini-series American Horror Story: Asylum. |
Archer was named best animated series, The Voice won best competition reality series, while Tom Bergeron took the award for best reality host for Dancing with the Stars. | Archer was named best animated series, The Voice won best competition reality series, while Tom Bergeron took the award for best reality host for Dancing with the Stars. |
House of Cards received two acting nominations at the awards - one for Kevin Spacey and another for co-star Corey Stoll. | House of Cards received two acting nominations at the awards - one for Kevin Spacey and another for co-star Corey Stoll. |
Although neither won, the Netflix show's inclusion at an awards ceremony that previously only recognised network and cable television was significant. | Although neither won, the Netflix show's inclusion at an awards ceremony that previously only recognised network and cable television was significant. |
The awards were handed out by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. A full list of winners is on the Critics' Choice website. | The awards were handed out by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. A full list of winners is on the Critics' Choice website. |
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