Emmy award winners in key categories

US actress Zendaya during the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony held virtually on September 20, 2020. 

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What you need to know:

  • Among the dramas, "Succession" took home top honors for best series, best lead actor, best writing and best directing.

Here is a list of the winners in key categories for the 72nd Emmy Awards, which were handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday.

HBO's "Watchmen" led the way with a total of 11 wins, including the prize for best limited series.

Actress Regina King arrives for the Los Angeles premiere of the HBO series "Watchmen" at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood on October 14, 2019.

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Cult favorite "Schitt's Creek" cleaned up in the comedy awards, taking home a total of nine prizes, including four for creator and star Daniel Levy.

Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara being handed the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Schitt's Creek during the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony held virtually on September 20, 2020.

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And among the dramas, "Succession" took home top honors for best series, best lead actor, best writing and best directing.

Actor Jeremy Strong won Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for "Succession" during the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony held virtually on September 20, 2020.

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OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES: "Succession"
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES: "Schitt's Creek"
LEAD ACTOR, DRAMA: Jeremy Strong, "Succession"
LEAD ACTRESS, DRAMA: Zendaya, "Euphoria"
SUPPORTING ACTOR, DRAMA: Billy Crudup, "The Morning Show"
SUPPORTING ACTRESS, DRAMA: Julia Garner, "Ozark"
LEAD ACTOR, COMEDY: Eugene Levy, "Schitt's Creek"
LEAD ACTRESS, COMEDY: Catherine O'Hara, "Schitt's Creek"
SUPPORTING ACTOR, COMEDY: Daniel Levy, "Schitt's Creek"
SUPPORTING ACTRESS, COMEDY: Annie Murphy, "Schitt's Creek"
OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIES: "Watchmen"
LEAD ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE: Mark Ruffalo, "I Know This Much Is True"
LEAD ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE: Regina King, "Watchmen"
SUPPORTING ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, "Watchmen"
SUPPORTING ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE: Uzo Aduba, "Mrs America"
OUTSTANDING TELEVISION MOVIE: "Bad Education"