Adam Bernstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1960 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Princeton University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, music video director, television director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | |
| 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
[edit]Bernstein was born in Princeton, New Jersey, and is of half Jewish and half Italian ancestry.[1][2] In 1973, he was the recipient of the Good Citizenship Medal from the Daughters of the American Revolution.[3] A member of the Princeton University Class of 1982,[4] Bernstein began his career as an animator. He later went on to direct Nickelodeon’s first original live-action, scripted comedy, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, in 1986. His work as a director includes over seventy music videos, amongst which are "Love Shack" for the B-52's, "Hey Ladies" for the Beastie Boys and "Baby Got Back" for Sir Mix-a-Lot. Additionally, he has helmed the pilots for Fargo, 30 Rock, Scrubs, Alpha House and Strangers with Candy, and multiple episodes of Oz and Breaking Bad.[5]
Bernstein has been married to actress Jessica Hecht since 1995 (they both worked on Breaking Bad, in which she starred as Gretchen, with Bernstein directing the seasons 1-5 episodes, on five seasons on the show).[6]
He was an adjunct faculty member at Williams College teaching theatre and filmmaking along with his wife.
Television credits
[edit]- Costiera (upcoming)
- Before (2024)
- The Sinner (2020)
- City on a Hill (2019)
- Weird City (2019)
- Fosse/Verdon (2019)
- Sneaky Pete (2018)
- Sweetbitter (2018)
- The Mist (2017)
- Doubt (2017)
- Orange Is the New Black (2016)
- Outsiders (2016)
- The Brink (2015)
- Nurse Jackie (2015)
- Bloodline (2015)
- Better Call Saul (2015–2018)
- Fargo (2014)
- Masters of Sex (2014)
- Next Caller (2013)
- Alpha House (2013)
- House of Lies (2012-2013)
- The Big C (2012)
- Smash (2012)
- A Gifted Man (2012)
- 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[7]
- 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 (1999)
- The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993)
Selected music video credits
[edit]- "Alternative Girlfriend" by Barenaked Ladies (1995)
- "Headache" by Frank Black (1994)
- "Push th' Little Daisies" by Ween (1993)
- "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-a-Lot (1992)
- "American Music" by Violent Femmes (1991)
- "Rockaway" by Ric Ocasek (1990)
- "Hey Ladies" by the Beastie Boys (1989)
- "Love Shack" by The B-52's (1989)
- "Hawaiian Sophie" by Jaz (1989)
- "So Wat Cha Sayin'" by EPMD (1989)
- "Punk Rock Girl" by The Dead Milkmen (1989)
- "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos" by Public Enemy (1988)
- "You Gots to Chill" by EPMD (1988)
- "I Don't Care" by Audio Two (1988)
- 7 music videos by They Might Be Giants (1986–1992)
Film directing credits
[edit]- Bad Apple (2004)
- Six Ways to Sunday (1997) (also writer)[8]
- It's Pat (1994)[9]
References
[edit]- ^ 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. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- ^ "THEA 22 A Filmmaking Intensive 2019-20". Williams College Catalog.
- ^ "Directing for Television: Master Class with Adam Bernstein '82". Lewis Center for the Arts.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on October 2, 2012. 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.
