Michael Stevens
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
- Often directed the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, several of which earned him Emmy nominations
- 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
- 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