Keith Samples

Birth Name:

Keith Samples

Profession

Director, Producer, Writer

In 2000, he won the Independent Spirit Award for his work on "Election․"
In 1977, he earned a journalism degree from Texas Tech University
Before becoming involved in filmmaking, he worked as the assistant sports information director for the Texas Tech athletic department
Started producing television events while working as the vice-president of Sports Production, Inc
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

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