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Gareth Neame Biography

Birth Name:Gareth Elwin Neame

Birth Place:United Kingdom

Profession Producer, Assistant director, Production manager

Fast Facts

  • Received the David L․ Wolper award from The Producers Guild of America for outstanding producer of long-term television
  • Graduated with an English and drama degree in 1988
  • After graduation, began working in production and development at the BBC and as an independent producer
  • Is the managing director at Carnival Films production company
  • Best known as an award-winning executive producer for TV movies and series, including "Downton Abbey," "Hotel Babylon" and "The Philanthropist․"
  • Former head of drama commissioning at the BBC
  • Is a member of The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, The Royal Television Society, The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and The Producers Guild of America

Awards

  • 1997British Comedy Award-Best BBC Comedy Drama: winner
  • 1998BAFTA TV Award-Best Drama Serial: nominated
  • 1998European Producer Award-Single Drama: nominated
  • 2002RTS Television Award-Best Drama Series: nominated
  • 2003BAFTA TV Award-Best Drama Series: winner
  • 2003RTS Television Award-Best Drama Series: winner
  • 2003RTS Television Award-Best Drama Serial: winner
  • 2003RTS Television Award-Best Drama Serial: winner
  • 2004Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Drama Series: winner
  • 2011BAFTA TV Award-Best Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011Banff Rockie Award-Best Mini-Series: winner
  • 2011Golden FIPA-TV Series and Serials: nominated
  • 2011Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Drama Series: winner
  • 2011Golden Nymph-Best International Producer: nominated
  • 2011Golden Nymph-Best European Producer: nominated
  • 2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries or Movie: winner
  • 2011RTS Television Award-Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011TV Quick Award-Best New Drama: nominated
  • 2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding European Producer (Drama Series): nominated
  • 2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding International Producer (Drama Series): nominated
  • 2012National Television Award-Most Popular Drama: winner
  • 2012PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: winner
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2012TV Quick Award-Best Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Single Drama: winner
  • 2013National Television Award-Most Popular Drama: winner
  • 2013PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
  • 2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013RTS Television Award-Best Single Drama: winner
  • 2014PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
  • 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2015BAFTA TV Award-Best Mini-Series: winner
  • 2015PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated