Greg Yaitanes
Gregory Charles Yaitanes (born June 18, 1970) is an American television and film director. He is also an angel investor in Twitter.
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Greg Yaitanes
- Name
- Greg Yaitanes
- Birth Name
- Gregory Charles Yaitanes
- Born
- 18 June 1970
- Birthplace
- Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Occupation
- Television director, film director
- Awards
- 2008 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- film direction · television direction
- Education
- USC School of Cinematic Arts · Wellesley High School
- Honours
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Languages
- English
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Gregory Charles Yaitanes (born June 18, 1970) is an American television and film director. He is also an angel investor in Twitter.
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Biography
Greg Yaitanes studied at USC School of Cinematic Arts and Wellesley High School. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is film direction and television direction. Distinctions recorded are Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
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• Name — Greg Yaitanes • Birth Name — Gregory Charles Yaitanes • Born — 18 June 1970 • Birthplace — Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S. • Occupation — Television director, film director • Awards — 2008 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series
Early life
Early life
Yaitanes grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts. At the age of 18, Yaitanes moved to Los Angeles and attended the University of Southern California Film School. By 23, he landed his first directorial job.
Career
Career
Greg Yaitanes is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning director and producer, known for his visionary approach to storytelling and technical expertise. He recently executive produced and directed Presumed Innocent for Apple TV+, which became the platform's most-viewed drama. Yaitanes also directed the critically acclaimed season finale of House of the Dragon, which broke viewership records for HBO and won Best Drama Series at the 2023 Golden Globes. Yaitanes’ other projects include Your Friends and Neighbors and the series Spider-Noir. Throughout his career, Yaitanes has served as executive producer, director, and showrunner for high-profile series such as Castle Rock, Manhunt: Unabomber, Banshee, and Quarry. His directorial work on House earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in 2008. With over 30 years in the industry, Greg has garnered 29 Emmy nominations and six wins. In addition to his success in television, Yaitanes is a respected investor in Silicon Valley, having backed companies such as Twitter, Square, and Pinterest. He frequently speaks about the intersection of technology and storytelling, offering insight into his creative process and passion for efficiency.
Personal life
Personal life
Yaitanes resides in Los Angeles with his three kids, Van, Leo, and Electra, and his wife, Eve.
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Gregory Charles Yaitanes. His recorded language was English.
Career and activity
Career and activity
Greg Yaitanes worked in film direction and television direction.
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Greg Yaitanes received Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
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- 4.cita news https://collider.com/greg-yaitanes-banshee-interview/ Showrunner Greg Yaitanes Talks BANSHEE, What Drew Him to the Show, Telling the Story in 10 Episodes, the Freedom of Cable TV, and More Christina Radish Collider.com 16 febbraio 2013 23 febbraio 2024 en
- 5.cita news https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/the-boldest-show-you-havent-heard-of-yet-showrunner-greg-yaitanes-talks-cinemaxs-pulp-saga-banshee-31801/ The Boldest Show You Haven’t Heard Of (Yet): Showrunner Greg Yaitanes Talks Cinemax’s Pulp Saga ‘Banshee’ Alison Willmore IndieWire 2 gennaio 2014 23 febbraio 2024 en
- 6.cita news cognome1=Perlroth nome1=Nicole cognome2=Stevenson nome2=Alexandra Many Win in Offering, but Some Are Off List https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/04/technology/many-win-in-offering-but-some-are-off-list.html 11 settembre 2020 The New York Times 3 ottobre 2013 en
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