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Paul Junger Witt Biography

Birth Name:Paul Junger Witt

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Was once the chairman of the California State Park and Recreation Commission
  • Has sat on the Board of Councilors for the USC School of Cinema-Television
  • Has sat on the University of Virginia's Arts Council
  • Graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va
  • At his height of productivity, he produced seven TV series that aired simultaneously
  • The first feature film he produced was 1984's "First Born․"
  • Formed Witt-Thomas Productions and Witt-Thomas-Harris Productions to produce TV shows and movies

Awards

  • 1972Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Program - Drama or Comedy: winner
  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: winner
  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: winner
  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 1989Special Achievement Award-Television and Theatrical Film Fiction: winner
  • 1990Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
  • 1990BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: winner
  • 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1993Razzie Award-Worst Picture: nominated
  • 1998PGA Hall of Fame - Television Programs-: winner