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Barry Poznick Biography

Birth Name:Barry Poznick

Profession Producer, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

  • In 2010, he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for his work on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
  • Started out as a production assistant on Sally Jessy Raphael's talk show
  • Quote: "(On the shows he creates with is production team) "Everything we do has to have a sense of humor and a personality․""
  • Frequently collaborates with fellow producer John Stevens on various projects
  • Often works alongside comics on projects, including Jeff Foxworthy, Cedric the Entertainer, Joan Rivers, etc
  • Primarily works on game shows and reality television programs
  • In 1994, he joined John Stevens to form the company ZOO Productions

Awards

  • 2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
  • 2018Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program: nominated
  • 2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program: nominated
  • 2020Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program: nominated
  • 2020Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show: nominated