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Barry Adelman Biography

Birth Name:Barry Adelman

Profession Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Has written for Presidents Clinton, Bush and Reagan and also wrote the eulogy for Elvis Presley's funeral
  • Has produced shows like "So You Think You Can Dance," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," the "American Music Awards" and the "Primetime Emmy Awards․"
  • Best known as the Executive Vice President of Television for Dick Clark Productions

Awards

  • 2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Reality - Competition Program: nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: nominated
  • 2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: nominated
  • 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: nominated
  • 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Live): nominated