Damian Lewis wins Outstanding Leading Actor
Homeland won the best writing award and its leading actor Damian Lewis also won, beating Steve Buscemi, Bryan Cranston and Jon Hamm.
Congratulations to Outstanding Leading Actor for a Drama winner Damian Lewis @lewis_damian for @sho_homeland! #EmmysCongrats
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In pictures: Brits shimmer at Emmy Awards
British acting was applauded in last night's Emmy Awards, with Dame Maggie Smith and Homeland's Damien Lewis picking up gongs
Damian Lewis and Maggie Smith win Emmy awards
Damian Lewis has picked up an Emmy award for his portrayal of an American soldier in hit show Homeland.
Downton Abbey leads British Emmy hopes
Downton Abbey and Sherlock will lead the British pack as the television stars turn out for the ceremony in Los Angeles.