Carmen Finestra Biography

Fast Facts

• Won a Writers Guild of America Award for Variety, Musical, or Comedy for "All Commercials․․․A Steve Martin Special" in 1981
• Was nominated for a Humanitas Prize in the 30 Minute Network or Syndicated Television category for "Home Improvement" in 1989
• Won a Michael Landon Award from the Young Artist Awards for Best Television Series for "Home Improvement" in 1993
• Graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in General Arts and Sciences in 1971
• Wrote material for comedian Steve Martin's nightclub and variety shows after meeting Martin through Broadway producer Joe Cates
• Started out as a writer and actor at the Harrisburg Community Theatre and later joined the Jean Cocteau Repertory Company in New York
• Best known as the co-creator and executive producer of "Home Improvement" and as a writer for "The Cosby Show․"
• Is the co-owner and co-founder of Wind Dancer Productions with Tim Allen, Matt Williams, and David McFadzean
• Also created the TV series "Thunder Alley," "Buddies," and "Soul Man․"