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Marvin J. Chomsky Biography

Birth Name:Marvin J. Chomsky

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Director, Producer, Art director, Art department, Set decorator

Fast Facts

Received a Directors Guild of America Award for his work in "Holocaust․"
After leaving college, he worked as a set decorator in Hollywood
Mostly known for his work on historical television programs
Often directs projects that are based on true-life events, such as his work in "Holocaust," "Attica," "Roots: The Saga of an American Family," etc
In 1950, he earned a degree from Syracuse University
Is a cousin of the famed philosopher Noam Chomsky

1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: nominated
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: winner
1979DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Specials/Movies for TV/Actuality: winner
1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special: winner
1981DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Specials/Movies for TV/Actuality: nominated
1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Special: nominated
1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special: winner
1983DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials: winner
1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: winner
1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: nominated