"Homeland" and "Modern Family" Win Big at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards 2012

The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards was held at Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California, Sunday night.

Showtime drama series "Homeland" walked away with five outstanding awards during the 64th Primetime Emmy, including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actress in Drama Series goes to Damian Lewis and Claire Danes and best writing.

ABC's "Modern Family" still took home the award for outstanding comedy, which also bagged an Emmy for directing and supporting actors Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet. Complete List of Winners at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards

Writing, Comedy Series: Louis C.K, "Louie," FX Networks.

Actor, Comedy Series: Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men," CBS.

Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep, HBO.

Reality-Competition Program: "The Amazing Race," CBS.

Host, Reality-Competition Program: Tom Bergeron, "Dancing With the Stars, ABC."

Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad," AMC.

Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Maggie Smith, "Downton Abbey," PBS.

Directing, Drama Series: Tim Van Patten, "Boardwalk Empire," HBO.

Writing for a Variety Special: Louis C.K., "Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre," FX Networks.

Directing for a Variety Special: Glenn Weiss, 65th Annual Tony Awards, CBS.

Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central.

Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, "American Horror Story," FX Networks.

Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Tom Berenger, "Hatfields & McCoys," History.

Writing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Danny Strong, "Game Change," HBO.

Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore, "Game Change," HBO.

Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Jay Roach, "Game Change," HBO.

Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner, "Hatfields & McCoys," History.

Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie: "Game Change," HBO.

In other words "Modern Family" and "Homeland" win big last night prestigious Awards.