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Philip Gurin

Birth Name:
Phil Gurin
Profession
Producer, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

  • 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
  • Started out as a writer on MTV's "Remote Control" and Nickelodeon's "Double Dare․"
  • Worked as a freelance writer/director/producer for more than 70 companies before starting his own
  • 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․"

Awards

  • 2012Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality Program:Nominated
  • 2013Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality Program:Nominated
  • 2013Golden Rose - Game Show:Winner
  • 2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Structured Reality Program:Winner
  • 2015PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television:Nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Structured Reality Program:Winner
  • 2016PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television:Nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Structured Reality Program:Winner
  • 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Structured Reality Program:Winner
  • 2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Structured Reality Program:Nominated
  • 2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Structured Reality Program:Nominated
  • 2020Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Structured Reality Program:Nominated
  • 2021Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Structured Reality Program:Nominated
  • 2024Canadian Screen Award - Best Reality/Competition Program or Series:Nominated
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award - Best Reality/Competition Program or Series:Nominated
  • 2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Reality/Competition Program or Series:Nominated
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