Entertainment / Emmy Awards Mad Men, Modern Family Snag Top Honors 'Modern Family' scores, 'Mad Men' stays on top By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff Posted Aug 29, 2010 7:51 PM CDT Updated Aug 29, 2010 9:59 PM CDT Copied Aaron Paul, left, holds his award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series and Bryan Cranston holds his for outstanding lead actor in a drama series, both for their work on "Breaking Bad." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) It was a year for newbies at the Emmy Awards, with freshman series Modern Family taking home a leading six trophies and Kyra Sedgwick winning her first lead actress award after four previous nominations. Notable winners: Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men Outstanding Comedy Series: Modern Family Lead Actor in a Drama: Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Lead Actress in a Drama: Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer Lead Actor in a Comedy: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Lead Actress in a Comedy: Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes, Temple Grandin Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino, You Don't Know Jack Supporting Actor in a Drama: Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad Supporting Actress in a Drama: Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Jane Lynch, Glee Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart View all the winners here. (More Emmy Awards stories.) Report an error