The name Glenn Weiss is synonymous with excellence in live television direction and production.
His consistent work as a Producer, Director and Showrunner has garnered him an overwhelming number of industry nominations and awards including: 53 Emmy nominations with 14 wins and 18 Directors Guild of America Award nominations with 9 wins.
In addition to his impressive, award-winning record, his shows have received critical acclaim and excellent reviews. Working across many genres of variety specials, series and historic events, Glenn’s work is considered the gold standard of producing and directing live television.
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ABOUT
Glenn Weiss is known throughout the Industry for his creativity and ability to keep a cool head and steady hand as he leverages his multi-camera skills and storytelling capabilities to create innovative live shows.
His superpower is knowing what makes for a good television moment and engaging his audiences at home so they feel like they’re ‘in the room.’
Glenn’s experience is vast and includes award shows, variety specials, large scale national and international events, non-fiction series, live finales, political conventions/events and more.
Glenn is also deeply committed to the Industry as a longtime Directors Guild of America member, serving on the National Board and on multiple committees focused on the welfare and the future of the entertainment community.
He is a frequent guest lecturer at numerous film schools and participant in several DEI initiatives, mentoring a new generation of directors and producers.
SELECTED CREDIT HIGHLIGHTS
Academy Awards (2016 - 2023)
Executive Producer/Director
Primetime Emmy Awards (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017)
Executive Producer/Director
Super Bowl Halftime Show (2007 – 2009)
Executive Producer
American Music Awards (2008 – Present)
Director
Dick Clark’s New Year's Rockin' Eve (2009 – Present)
Director
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (1996 – 2003; 2014 – 2022)
Director
American Idol – Finale (2015)
Director
Tony Awards (2001 - 2023)
Executive Producer/Director
The Kennedy Center Honors (2015 – 2021)
Executive Producer/Director
The Democratic National Convention (2000 – Present)
Director
Academy of Country Music Awards (2000; 2009 – Present)
Director
BET Awards (2001 – Present)
Director
That’s My Jam (2021 – Present)
Director
Survivor – Live Finales (2013 – 2017)
Director
AWARDS
PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
2018 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
The Oscars
2017 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
The Oscars
2017 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Special Class Program
The 70th Annual Tony Awards
2014 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Special Class Program
The 67th Annual Tony Awards
2014 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
The 67th Annual Tony Awards
2013 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Special Class Programs
The 66th Annual Tony Awards
2012 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
The 65th Annual Tony Awards
2012 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Special Class Programs
The 65th Annual Tony Awards
2010 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Special Class Programs
The 63rd Annual Tony Awards
2008 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Special Class Program - Awards Programs
The 61st Annual Tony Awards
2007 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Special Class Program
The 60th Annual Tony Awards
2005 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special
The 58th Annual Tony Awards
2003 Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program, The 56th Annual Tony Awards
DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA AWARDS
2023 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials
The 75th Annual Tony Awards
2018 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials
The 89th Academy Awards
2017 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials
The 70th Annual Tony Awards
2015 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials
The 68th Annual Tony Awards
2014 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials
The 67th Annual Tony Awards
2013 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Musical Variety
The 66th Annual Tony Awards
2012 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Musical Variety
The 65th Annual Tony Awards
2011 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Musical Variety
The 64th Annual Tony Awards
2008 DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Musical Variety
The 61st Annual Tony Awards
CLIPS
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper Perform at the 93rd Academy Awards (2021)
Katy Perry Performs at the Biden-Harris Inauguration (2021)
Keith Urban Performs at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards (2023)
Aretha Franklin Performs at the 38th Kennedy Center Honors (2015)
Beyonce Performs at the 16th BET Awards (2016)
Adam Lambert Performs "The Muffin Man" as Cher on That's My Jam (2023)
PRESS
HIGHLIGHTS
Oscars 2024: Operation Save the Golden Globes Snags Heavy Hitter Weiss to Direct (AwardsDaily.com)
"Glenn Weiss is a total badass, though, it must be said. This is like hiring Edward R. Murrow to run your college newspaper."
Emmys Director + Producer Glenn Weiss Has 1 Tip for First-Time Hosts (Backstage.com)
“Look at the show you’re doing and try to bring fresh eyes to the project for what it is.”
The award-winning proposal at the Emmys (ABCNews.com)
“Glenn Weiss, who won for directing the Oscars telecast, took a moment to thank his girlfriend, Jan Svendsen – then proposed to her on live TV.”
Oscar's Go-To Director (DGA.org)
“He's also a stickler for avoiding obligatory shots at obligatory moments."
Q&A: Oscars director Glenn Weiss (LA Times)
“Bringing cameras a little closer with wide angle lenses instead of from further back…to help people feel more engaged, more in the room.”
Visual History with Glenn Weiss (DGA.org)
“My love, my forte, is live direction.”
Emmys Director + Producer Glenn Weiss Has 1 Tip for First-Time Hosts (Backstage.com)
“Really important thing to me on all the projects I take… is not to just cookie-cutter them, but rather look at the show you’re doing and try to bring fresh eyes to the project.”
“It definitely takes not just talent, but also experience to pull something like this off… it also proves how the pandemic did not stop him from bringing out the masterful production in such an effortless fashion.”
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