Marvin J. Chomsky
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
Awards
- 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