Keith Samples Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2000, he won the Independent Spirit Award for his work on "Election․"
• In 1977, he earned a journalism degree from Texas Tech University
• Started producing television events while working as the vice-president of Sports Production, Inc
• Before becoming involved in filmmaking, he worked as the assistant sports information director for the Texas Tech athletic department
• In 1985, he became the Senior Vice-President at Lorimar-Telepictures
• In 1991, he founded the distribution and production company Rysher Entertainment
• Is a member of the Directors Guild of America, the Writers Guild of America and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences