By Breaking Celebrity News Staff

Modern Family was the big winner at Sunday's 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre, as the hit ABC series swept the five categories it was nominated in: best comedy, best supporting actor (Ty Burrell), best supporting actress (Julie Bowen), best writing and direction.

The night definitely had its share of surprises -- Melissa McCarthy captured best actress in a comedy for Mike & Molly while Kyle Chandler won best actor in a drama for Friday Night Lights.

After her second straight nomination, Julianna Margulies finally won Best Actress in a drama for her critically acclaimed starring role in The Good Wife; Kate Winslet won best actress in a miniseries or movie for Mildred Pierce; Martin Scorsese took home best direction in a drama for Boardwalk Empire; and Mad Men captured the award for best drama series.

Here’s the complete list of winners:

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series -- Julie Bowen for Modern Family

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series -- Ty Burrell for Modern Family

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series -- Michael Spiller for Modern Family

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series -- Steve Levitan and Jeffrey Richman for Modern Family

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series -- Jim Parsons for The Big Bang