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Louis J. Horvitz is an American television director and producer. [1] Career. He has directed award ceremonies, such as the Academy Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards (winning seven and having twenty-one nominations), The Grammy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, AFI Life Achievement Award, and The Kennedy Center Honors. [2] .
Known as one of the most accomplished directors in live television event broadcasting, Louis J. Horvitz has made a career of capturing the human story from behind the lens for more than four decades. His body of work includes directing the Oscars 12 times, the Prime Time Emmys 17 times and The Kennedy Center Honors for 22 years.
In his three-hour-plus interview, Louis J. Horvitz speaks about his schooling at the University of California (UCLA) and developing his interest in the arts. He describes his eye for pictorial art and how it shaped his style as a director.
Born in 1947. Addresses: Agent: The Gersh Agency, 232 N. Canon Dr., Suite 201, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Gender. Male. Occupation. Director, producer. Famous Works. CREDITS. Television Director. Specials. Solid Gold `79, syndicated, 1980. The Candid Camera Special, NBC, 1981. Return to the Titanic--Live! (documentary), syndicated, 1987.
Apr 16, 2019 · Longtime AFI member Louis J. Horvitz is among the most accomplished, prolific directors in the rarified field of live TV event broadcasting. He has directed 31 AFI Life Achievement Award television specials since 1988, and has been a Premiere Circle Member since 2006.
Aug 25, 2014 · Louis J. Horvitz has been nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his work directing the Kennedy Center Honors, an event which honors artists for their lifetime contributions.
Louis J. Horvitz is one of the most accomplished and prolific directors in the rarified, Top-Gun field of live television event broadcasting. He has directed one of the most-watched television programs: "The Annual Academy Awards" telecast a record 12 times.
