Andrew Scott lost out to Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd at the 76th Emmy Award ceremony in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Anthology Series or Movie category.

Scottish star Gadd swept up three awards for writing, producing and starring in the Netflix hit series, which was inspired by his real-life experiences of stalking and sexual assault.

"Ten years ago,” he said in his acceptance speech, “I was down and out. I never ever thought I'd get my life together... then here I am, just over a decade later, picking up one of the biggest writing awards in television.

"I don't mean that to sound arrogant. I mean it as encouragement for anyone who's going through a difficult time right now to persevere... if you're struggling, keep going - keep going and I promise you things will be okay."

Meanwhile, the Japanese historical drama Shōgun made history by becoming the first non-English language show to be named best drama and setting an Emmy Award record for the most single-season wins with 18 – taking home four prizes on the night, following previous gongs at the creative arts event handed out earlier this month.

Actor Hiroyuki Sanada addressed the audience in Japanese, thanking the crew, directors and masters “who have inherited and supported our Samurai period dramas until now.” He added: “The passion and dreams that we have inherited from you have crossed oceans and borders.”

The Bear also swept up four wins, including a first-time award for Liza Colon-Zayas for her supporting role as Tina, as well as awards for Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

“This show has changed my life,” Allen White said on stage. “It has instilled a faith that change is possible, that change is possible if you are able to reach out, you are really truly not actually alone,” he said on stage.

Other wins included Elizabeth Debicki for her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales, in The Crown, as well as Jodie Foster for her role in True Detective: Night Country.

Find the full list of winners below:

Comedy series: Hacks
Drama series: Shōgun
Lead actress in a drama series: Anna Sawai, Shōgun
Lead actor in a drama series: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun
Limited or anthology series: Baby Reindeer
Lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie: Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
Directing for a drama series: Frederick EO Toye, Shōgun
Governors award: Greg Berlanti
Directing for a comedy series: Christopher Storer, The Bear
Writing for a limited or anthology series or movie: Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
Writing for a drama series: Will Smith, Slow Horses
Supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie: Lamorne Morris, Fargo
Talk series: The Daily Show
Writing for a comedy series: Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks
Directing for a limited or anthology series or movie: Steven Zaillian, Ripley
Writing for a variety special: Alex Edelman, Just for Us
Scripted variety series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Reality competition programme: The Traitors (US)
Lead actress in a comedy series: Jean Smart, Hacks
Supporting actress in a drama series: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown
Supporting actress in a comedy series: Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Lead actor in a comedy series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Supporting actor in a drama series: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Supporting actor in a comedy series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear