The 2009-2010 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series went to Kyra Sedgwick for her performances as LAPD Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson in "The Closer."
The long-running NBC procedural drama series won six Primetime Emmy Awards between 1990 and 2010:Outstanding Drama Series (1997).Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Elaine Stritch, 1993)Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Constantine Makris, 1993, 1997 and 1998).Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Editing for a Series (1992).
The Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series was won by "Mad Men."
Kyra Sedgwick won the 2010 Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performances as L.A. Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson in "The Closer" (TNT).
Julianna Margulies won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama in 2010 for The Good Wife.
Edie Falco, who played Carmela Soprano in "The Sopranos," won three Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress for the 1998-1999, 2000-2001 and 2002-2003 seasons of the series. For the 2009-2010 season, she also won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of the title character in "Nurse Jackie."
Laura Wright, who plays Carly Corinthos on "General Hospital," won the 2010-2011 award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Jonathan Jackson, who plays Lucky Spencer, received the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Others nominated: Maurice Benard (Outstanding Lead Actor), Nancy Lee Grahn (Supporting Actress), Jason Thompson (Supporting Actor), Lexi Ainsworth (Younger Actress) and Chad Duell (Younger Actor).
The 2009-10 award went to Ann-Margret for her guest appearance in the "Bedtime" episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (NBC).
Edie Falco, as Jackie PeytonNurse Jackie
It won the Outstanding Drama Series three consecutive years: 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. It is nominated again for the 2010-2011 season.
The HBO drama series "Boardwalk Empire" won eight 2010-2011 Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Martin Scorsese).
The 2009-2010 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series went to Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad." It was his third consecutive Emmy win in the category. The 2009-2010 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series went to Jim Parsons of "The Big Bang Theory." Parsons also won the 2010-2011 Emmy in the category.
It won the Outstanding Drama Series three consecutive years: 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. It is nominated again for the 2010-2011 season.