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Michael Frislev Biography

Birth Name:Michael Frislev

Profession Producer, Assistant director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Won an AMPIA Award for Best Drama Over 60 Minutes for "I Dream of Murder" in 2007
  • Was nominated for two Gemini Awards in 2004, one for Best TV Movie or Dramatic Mini-Series for "The Incredible Mrs․ Ritchie" and one for Best Reality Based Entertainment Program for "Hooked Up․"
  • Graduated from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute with a degree in Motion Picture Production in 1985
  • Started out as the executive producer of "Hugo Pool," which premiered at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival
  • Best known as the producer of "Hell on Wheels" and "Boot Camp․"
  • Frequently shares production responsibilities with his partner, Chad Oakes, and often works with actor Jason Priestly
  • Co-founded Nomadic Pictures with Chad Oakes in 1995
  • Became a member of the board of the Alberta Motion Pictures Industries Association in 2008

Awards

  • 2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Children/Youth/Family Special: winner
  • 2004Gemini-Best TV Movie or Dramatic Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2007Rosie-Best Drama Over 60 Minutes: winner
  • 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: winner
  • 2015Rosie-Best Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2015PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: winner
  • 2016Rosie-Best Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Limited Series: nominated
  • 2017Rosie-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Limited Series: nominated
  • 2018Rosie-Best International Co-Production: winner
  • 2018Rosie-Best International Co-Production: nominated
  • 2018Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2018PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: nominated
  • 2019Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2020Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2021Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2022Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated