After several Golden Globe nominations Michael C. Hall has finally taken home the prize for his truly outstanding work in the fourth season of Dexter! This is truly overdue and I couldn’t be more happier for him.

Not only is Michael victorious, John Lithgow won for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. Dexter lost Best Series – Drama to Mad Men but I honestly don’t even care, I’m so happy for Michael!

Congrats to the Dexter family!

“It’s really a hell of a thing to go to work at a place where everyone gives a damn. That’s definitely the case with Dexter. It’s an amazing group from top to bottom — such an invigorated sense of collaborative energy all the time. It’s a dream job, and I’m so grateful.”

As he spoke, his Dexter co-star John Lithgow, who had just won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, looked on with his hands clasped and an enormous smile on his face. So too was Dexter co-star and real life wife Jennifer Carpenter beaming.

“Jennifer, all my love and gratitude,” he said.

He then added, “Hi mom!”

E! News is currently showing their red carpet but if you are not able to view that one you can stream another one on UStream.

Also remember to follow our Twitter tonight for the first and instant updates regarding Michael and the event!

Nominees for the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding performances in 2009 were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood. And Michael is a double nominee!

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Simon Baker – The Mentalist
Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall – Dexter
Jon Hamm – Mad Men
Hugh Laurie – House

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Closer
Dexter
The Good Wife
Mad Men
True Blood

Dexter also received a nomination fro Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series. The 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast live nationally on TNT and TBS on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT, and 6 p.m. MT from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. (Check local listings if viewing via satellite or in HD).

Christmas came early for the fans of Dexter as the nominations for the 67th Annual Golden Globes Nominations were just announced in Los Angeles and it was just announced Michael C. Hall is nominated for his terrific work in the show, as well as some fantastic and deserving surprises like John Lithgow’s nomination and a nod for the series itself!

Best Performance By An Actor In A Television Series – Drama
Simon Baker – The Mentalist
Michael C. Hall – Dexter
Jon Hamm – Mad Men
Hugh Laurie – House
Bill Paxton – Big Love

Best Television Series – Drama
Big Love
Dexter
House
Mad Men
True Blood

Best Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role In A Series/Mini-Series Or TV Motion Picture
Michael Emerson - Lost
Neil Patrick Harris – How I Met Your Mother
William Hurt – Damages
John Lithgow – Dexter
Jeremy Piven - Entourage

Here is your first batch of images of Michael C. Hall and wifey Jennifer Carpenter at the 2009 Emmy Awards. They look great!

We’re all still awaiting the results of Michael (and Dexter‘s) nominations!

Update, 10:53 PM
Michael C. Hall didn’t win unfortunately Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, it went to Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad who also won last year if you recall. While disappointing to us fans (numerous times now) we do believe it’s still a great honor for Michael to be nominated and congratulate him nonetheless!

Update, 11:02 PM
Dexter lost best drama series to Mad Men.

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