Grandin is the focus of a semi-biographical HBO film , titled '' Temple Grandin '' , starring Claire Danes as Grandin . The film was broadcast on February 6 , 2010 . The movie was nominated for 15 Primetime Emmy Awards and won seven awards , including Outstanding Television Movie and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Claire Danes . Grandin was on stage as the award was accepted , and she spoke briefly to the audience . Coincidentally , the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards happened on Grandin 's birthday – August 29 . On January 16 , 2011 , at the 68th Golden Globe Awards , Claire Danes won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
68th Golden Globe Awards
68th Golden Globe Awards
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