The Artist, The Descendants and Homeland Lead Golden Globes

 

Idris Elba

The Artist, The Descendants, Homeland and Modern Family led the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, presented Sunday by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The Artist, director Michel Hazanavicius’ French romance set during the decline of silent cinema, was the night’s big winner, taking home three awards, including Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy.

The comedy-drama The Descendants also received a boost in the Oscar race when it was named best drama, with star George Clooney earning a best actor nod. Meanwhile, in the television category, Showtime’s thriller Homeland picked up two trophies, one for best drama series and another for best actress, for star Claire Danes. And after three nominations in the category, ABC’s perennial favorite Modern Family won its first Golden Globe for musical or comedy series.

The Adventures of Tintin, Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson’s adaptation of Herge’s beloved comics, was named best animated film, while Martin Scorsese was honored as best director for Hugo.

Two other winners that may be of particular interest to SPINOFF readers: Peter Dinklage followed up his Emmy win with a Golden Globe for best supporting actor for HBO’s Game of Thrones; and Idris Elba of Thor, The Losers and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance fame was named best actor in a miniseries for BBC One’s Luther.

Here is the full list of Golden Globe winners:

Best Supporting Actor in a Movie
Christopher Plummer, Beginners

Best Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical
Laura Dern, Enlightened

Best Miniseries or TV Movie
Downton Abbey

Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pearce

Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama
Kelsey Grammer, Boss

Best TV Series, Drama
Homeland

Best Original Score
Ludovic Bource, The Artist

Best Original Song
“Masterpiece,” W.E.

Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Idris Elba, Luther

Best Actress in a Movie, Musical or Comedy
Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn

Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series, Miniseries, or TV Movie
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

Best Animated Feature Film
The Adventures of Tintin

Best Screenplay
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris

Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series, Miniseries, or TV Movie
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story

Best Foreign Movie
A Separation

Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama
Claire Danes, Homeland

Best Actor in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes

Best Supporting Actress in a Movie, Musical or Comedy
Octavia Spencer, The Help

Best Director
Martin Scorsese, Hugo

Best TV Series, Comedy or Musical
Modern Family

Best Actor in a Movie, Comedy or Musical
Jean Dujardin, The Artist

Best Actress in a Movie, Drama
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady

Best Movie, Comedy or Musical
The Artist

Best Actor in a Movie, Drama
George Clooney, The Descendants

Best Movie, Drama
The Descendants