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Michael Stevens Biography

Birth Name:Michael Murrow Stevens

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Received a bachelor's degree in political science and English literature from Duke University in 1989
  • Born into the entertainment industry, his grandfather is famed director George Stevens, who helped create the American Film Institute
  • Best known as a director, producer and writer who worked on films like "Sin" as well as various PBS specials
  • Produced several live broadcast specials, including events that honored Barack Obama, Bob Dylan and many more
  • Often directed the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, several of which earned him Emmy nominations
  • Served as chair to the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in early 2013

Awards

  • 2009ASCAP Award-Top Box Office Films: winner
  • 2010ASCAP Award-Top Box Office Films: winner
  • 2012Black Reel-Outstanding Television or Mini-Series Film: winner
  • 2012DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television/Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2014WGA Award (Screen)-Best Documentary Screenplay: nominated