Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner won an Emmy in his first role for television. Costner starred in the popular History channel miniseries "Hatfields & McCoys," about a legendary feud between two 19th century families, while Tom Berenger took a supporting actor Emmy for his role in the show.

Actor Kevin Costner poses with his award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie for "Hatfields & McCoys" backstage at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, September 23, 2012.[Photo/Agencies]

"I'm a writer-orientated actor and when I find the writing, I don't care what medium it sits," Costner told reporters on Sunday of his move to television.

Actor Tom Berenger poses with his award for outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or movie for his role in "Hatfields & McCoys" with his wife Laura Moretti backstage at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, September 23, 2012.[Photo/Agencies]

"The Amazing Race" won for the best reality series Emmy for the ninth time, while Tom Bergeron won best reality host for "Dancing with the Stars."