Louis C.K. Nabs Four Awards at 2012 Comedy Awards

Louis C.K. proved to be the king of the night at the second annual Comedy Central Comedy Awards this past weekend…

The 44-year-old part-Mexican American actor/comedian—who was nominated for five awards—picked up four trophies, including Stand-Up Tour of the year during the taped awards show.

Louis C.K. beat out Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Attell, Lewis Black and Kevin Hart for the honor.

Meanwhile, Louis C.K.’s online comedy special Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theaterwon the award for Comedy Special of the Year.

In addition, Louis C.K.’s popular FX series Louie took home the trophies for Sketch/Alternative Comedy Series and Comedy Directing-TV.

The night’s other winners included comedic icons Robin Williams, Melissa McCarthy, Don Rickles and Amy Poehler.

The awards show are scheduled to air on May 6 at 9:00 pm ET on Comedy Central.

Here’s a look at the complete list of winners:

  • Stand-Up Icon Award: Robin Williams
  • Johnny Carson Award: Don Rickles
  • Comedy Film: “Bridesmaids”
  • Animated Comedy Film: “Rango”
  • Performance by an Actor-Film: Jean Dujardin, “The Artist”
  • Performance by an Actress-Film: Melissa McCarthy, “Bridesmaids”
  • Comedy Director-Film: Paul Feig, “Bridesmaids”
  • Comedy Screenplay: “Bridesmaids”
  • Comedy Series: “Parks and Recreation”
  • Sketch/Alternative Comedy Series: “Louie”
  • Animated Comedy Series: “Archer”
  • Performance by an Actor-TV: Ty Burrell, “Modern Family”
  • Performance by an Actress-TV: Amy Poehler, “Parks and Recreation”
  • Late Night Comedy Series: “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”
  • Comedy Writing-TV: “30 Rock”
  • Comedy Directing-TV: “Louie”
  • Comedy Special of the Year: “Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater
  • Stand-Up Tour: Louis C.K.
  • Club Comic: Hannibal Buress
  • Breakout Performer of the Year: Donald Glover
  • Best Viral Original: “Songify This-Winning-A Song by Charlie Sheen”

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