Adam Bernstein
| Adam Bernstein | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 7, 1960 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film director, music video director, television director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jessica Hecht (1995–present; 2 children) |
Adam Bernstein (born May 7, 1960) is an American film director, music video director and television director. For his work on the television show Fargo in 2014, he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special. In 2007, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for his work on 30 Rock.
He was born in Princeton, New Jersey and is of half Jewish and half Italian ancestry.[1][2] Bernstein began his career as an animator. He went on to direct over seventy music videos, including "Love Shack" for the B-52's, "Hey Ladies" for the Beastie Boys and "Baby's Got Back" for Sir Mix-a-Lot. In addition to the pilots for Fargo, 30 Rock, Scrubs, Alpha House and Strangers with Candy, Bernstein directed multiple episodes of Oz and Breaking Bad.[3]
Bernstein has been married to actress Jessica Hecht since 1995.[4]
Television credits
- Better Call Saul (2015–16)
- Outsiders (2015)
- Fargo (2014)
- Shameless (2011)
- Bored to Death (2011)
- Parenthood (2010)
- Californication (2008-2014)
- Breaking Bad (2008–2012)
- 30 Rock (2006): Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
- The Bedford Diaries (2006) directed pilot episode[5]
- Scrubs (2001–2007)
- Ed (2001–2003)
- Entourage (2004)
- The Job (2002)
- Oz (1999–2003)
- Action (1999–2000)
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1999)
- Strangers with Candy (1998)
- The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993)
Selected music video credits
- "Alternative Girlfriend" by Barenaked Ladies (1995)
- "Hey Ladies" by the Beastie Boys (1989)
- "Love Shack" by The B-52's (1989)
- "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-a-Lot (1992)
- "Headache" by Frank Black (1994)
- 7 music videos by They Might Be Giants (1986–1992)
Film directing credits
- Bad Apple (2004)
- Six Ways to Sunday (1997) (also writer)[6]
- It's Pat (1994)[7]
References
- ↑ Michael Elkin (January 14, 2010). "'Bridge' Works". Jewish Exponent. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Jessica Hecht Talks Broadway vs. Hollywood – The Arty Semite – Forward.com". Blogs.forward.com. April 16, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Emmy Nominated Director's Strange Trip: From Sir-Mix-a-Lot's 'Baby Got Back' to 'Fargo'". TheWrap.com. July 30, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ↑ Watson, Bret (December 1, 1995). "Not The Usual Grind". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
- ↑ Stanley, Alessandra (March 29, 2006). "Bedford, a College With Sex in the Curriculum". The New York Times. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
- ↑ Van Gelder, Lawrence (March 5, 1999). "FILM REVIEW; A Hit Man Married to the Mob, but Nesting With Mom". The New York Times. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
- ↑ Thomas, Kevin (February 3, 1995). "'It's Pat' Takes Ambiguous Look at Life". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 26, 2010.