Game of thrones was passed over for Outstanding Drama Series.
Game of Thrones . Of the ensemble cast , Peter Dinklage has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series ( 2011 and 2015 ) and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor -- Series , Miniseries or Television Film ( 2012 ) for his performance as Tyrion Lannister . Game of Thrones (season 1) . It also received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series .