Emmy Awards 2011 Winners: Top Outstanding Actors and Actresses (PHOTOS)

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded the 2010-2011 Primetime Emmys for programs and individual achievements at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Here’s the list of the top actors and actresses who won the television production award for their “outstanding” roles in three categories: Miniseries or a movie, drama series and comedy series.
1. Kate Winslet – Outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or a movie for “Mildred Pierce”

Kate Winslet accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or movie for "Mildred Pierce," at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

2. Barry Pepper – Outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a movie for “The Kennedys”

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Cast member Barry Pepper poses at the premiere of the television series "The Kennedys" at the Samuel Goldwyn theatre in Beverly Hills, California March 28, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

3. Guy Pearce – Outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or a movie for “Mildred Pierce”

Australian actor Guy Pearce holds his Emmy award for best supporting actor in a miniseries or a movie for "Mildred Pierce," at the Governors Ball following the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

4. Maggie Smith – Outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or a movie for “Downton Abbey”

British actress Maggie Smith won the outstanding supporting actress award in a miniseries or a movie category at Emmy Awards 2011. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

5. Julianna Margulies – Outstanding lead actress in a drama series for “The Good Wife”

Actress Julianna Margulies holds her Emmy award after winning for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "The Good Wife," at the Governors Ball after the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

6. Kyle Chandler – Outstanding lead actor in a drama series for “Friday Night Lights”

Kyle Chandler accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for "Friday Night Lights" at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

7. Margo Martindale – Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for “Justified”

Actress Margo Martindale holds her Emmy award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for "Justified" at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

8. Peter Dinklage – Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for “Game Of Thrones”

Actor Peter Dinklage holds his Emmy award after winning outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for "Game Of Thrones" at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011.

9. Melissa Mccarthy – Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for “Mike & Molly”
10. Jim Parsons – Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for “The Big Bang Theory”
11. Ty Burrell – Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for “Modern Family”

Actor Ty Burrell from television series "Modern Family" accepts the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series, at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011.

12. Julie Bowen – Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for “Modern Family”

Source: ibtimes