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Michael Davies Biography

Birth Name:Michael Davies

Birth Place:London, England

Profession Producer, Writer, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Studied at the Mercersburg Academy and the University of Edinburgh
  • Brother of opera singer Rebecca de Pont Davies and screenwriter William Davies
  • His producing career began as an executive producer for the TV movie "The Big Day․"
  • Best known for his work on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and 'The Tillman Story," for which he earned Emmy and Daytime Emmy wins and nominations
  • Considers himself a fan of the Chelsea F․C․ soccer team, singer Kylie Manogue and the word "pants․"

Awards

  • 2000Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: winner
  • 2001Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: winner
  • 2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
  • 2005Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
  • 2006Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
  • 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
  • 2009Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
  • 2012Emmy-Outstanding Informational Programming - Long Form: winner
  • 2014Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show: nominated
  • 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): nominated
  • 2022WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show: winner
  • 2024WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: nominated
  • 2025WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: nominated
  • 2025WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: winner