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Phil Lott Biography

Birth Name:Philip Lott

Birth Place:Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Profession Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Assistant director, Camera department, Production designer

Fast Facts

The pilot for "Undercover Boss," an episode he directed, has held the record for the highest-rated, new unscripted show in TV history
His AMC documentary series "The Pitch" was nominated for a Critics Choice Award in 2012
From ages 12-18, he trained at the Children's Film Unit in Battersea, London
Began his film and television career working on the lighting of the 1990 film "Survivors․"
Got into filmmaking by working as an electrician on various film sets around London
Quote: "I believe film and television should inspire, and if there's a story to tell, and a unique way to tell it - that's where I live․"
Is known for directing the pilot episode for shows, and sometimes, like with CBS' "Undercover Boss," he'll be brought in to set the look and direction of a series
Known for his role as cinematographer on series including "Outlaw Empires," "The Pitch" and "Locked Up Abroad․"
His pilot episode of CBS' "Undercover Boss" premiered after Super Bowl 44 and was seen by 40 million viewers