Serves on the board of directors for the National Association of Television and Programming Executives and the Format Recognition and Protection Association
Graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Telecommunications and from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a Master's in Dramatic Writing
Worked as a freelance writer/director/producer for more than 70 companies before starting his own
Started out as a writer on MTV's "Remote Control" and Nickelodeon's "Double Dare․"
Quote: "'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' has drama․ 'Moment of Truth' had emotional narrative․ I absolutely believe game shows can have that kind of depth․ But they need not be exploitative to succeed․"
Best known as the executive producer of the game shows "Shark Tank," "The Singing Bee," and "Weakest Link․"
Founder and CEO of The Gurin Company in 1997, which produces game shows, live events, and comedy shows, among other genres
Has published two books: a novel called "Adventures with Dangerous Women" and a book of James Bond trivia
He has also produced a large number of beauty pageants, including "Miss Teen USA," "Miss USA," and "Miss Universe․"