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Michael Stern Biography

Birth Name:Michael R. Stern

Profession Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md
  • Studied at the University of Maryland, receiving both his MBA and his Law degree from the institution
  • Worked in the Enforcement Division of the Maryland Securities Division of the Office of the Attorney General
  • Became Co-Chief Executive officer of the unscripted television production company BASE Productions, taking charge of the business, legal and financial aspects of the company
  • On behalf of BASE Productions, he has negotiated with investors and investment bankers in Washington, D․C․, New York City, San Francisco, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney
  • Negotiated distribution deals with the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, PBS, Comcast, Fox Sports Net Spike TV and HBO for BASE Productions

Awards

  • 2009Emmy-Outstanding New Approaches: winner