Adam Bernstein
| Adam Bernstein | |
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| Born |
May 7, 1960 Princeton, New Jersey, US |
| Occupation | Film director, music video director, television director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jessica Hecht (1995) |
| Children | 2 |
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.
Biography
Bernstein 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 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]
Involvement with American Music Club
Bernstein directed the 1994 music video for American Music Club's "Wish The World Away".
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.