Phil Lott
Birth Name:
Philip Lott
Birth Place:
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Camera department, Assistant director, Production designer
Fast Facts
- His AMC documentary series "The Pitch" was nominated for a Critics Choice Award in 2012
- The pilot for "Undercover Boss," an episode he directed, has held the record for the highest-rated, new unscripted show in TV history
- 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
Awards
- 2020Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Educational or Informational Series:Winner