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Tony Krantz Biography

Birth Name:Tony Krantz

Profession Producer, Director, Music department, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Former CEO/co-chair of Imagine Television
  • A former agent at the Creative Arts Agency, a leading entertainment and sports agency
  • Graduated from UC Berkeley
  • After graduation, began working in the mailroom at CAA, eventually packaging primetime TV series, like "ER," "The West Wing" and "90210" for networks after 15 years there, then shifted into producing for TV
  • Quote: "At the end of the day, I hope people love what they see, feeling something that moves and inspires them․ If I can contribute in that way, it’s all worth it, that’s for sure․"
  • Executive producer whose work includes "The PJs," "Kaya," "South Beach," "Rock Me, Baby," "24," "Felicity," "The Beast" and much more
  • Was a concert promoter for the student body at college

Awards

  • 1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less): nominated
  • 2000PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television: nominated
  • 2001ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2003PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: winner
  • 2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated