ABOUT
James Hanlon is an Awarding Winning Television Director and Executive Producer
Acclaimed Director and Executive Producer, James Hanlon is best known for his iconic documentary series & first hand account of the September 11th attacks. James’ work on the Doc Series is now nearing its second decade, from CBS to CNN. James is the Executive Producer, Director, and Cinematographer. The 9/11 series has garnered James several Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, and the Edward R Murrow Award to name a few. James is also an accomplished TV episodic Director of the shows: Animal Kingdom, NCIS: Los Angeles, Station 19, Chicago Fire and more …
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James grew up in New York City and as a teenager studied at the NYC Acting Studio. James is a Lifetime Member of the NYC Acting Studio. He has performed in over 20 plays in NYC and honed his craft performing before taking a left turn after a conversation with Steve Buscemi. This conversation lead to James joining the NYC Fire Department. James started his award winning documentary while he was a FDNY firefighter. James retired a decorated FDNY veteran and till this day introduces himself as a NYC Firefighter. He is a graduate of UCLA in the 2 year Directing program. James is also is a dedicated, loving, & proud father. A family man, residing in the Los Angeles area.
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ACTION
DRAMA
COMEDY
CREDITS
Director
NCIS: LOS ANGELES (2014-2023)
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Murmuration (2022)
The Noble Maidens (2021)
Commitment Issues (2020)
Human Resources (2019)
Into the Breach (2019)
Diamond in The Rough (2018)
Các Tù Nhân (2018)
Can I Get A Witness? (2017)
Tidings We Bring (2016)
Black Market (2016)
Where There’s Smoke… (2016)
Angels & Daemons (2016)
Command & Control (2015)
Driving Miss Diaz (2015)
Kolcheck, A. (2015)
The Grey Man (2014)
War Cries (2014)
CHICAGO FIRE (2018)
STATION 19 (2018)
ANIMAL KINGDOM (2018)
9/11 CBS 1st, 5th, 10th Anniversary (2001 – 2011)
9/11 CNN 15th…. 30th Anniversary (2016 – 2030)
9/11 CNN 20th Anniversary (2021)
Executive Producer
9/11 CBS (2002)
9/11 CBS First Anniversary (2002)
9/11 CBS Fifth Anniversary (2006)
9/11 CBS 10th Anniversary (2011)
9/11 CNN Fifteen Years Later (2016 – 2030)
9/11 CNN 20th Anniversary (2021)
Rescue: MIA – CBS Studios – Optioned
Writer
9/11 CBS (2002)
9/11 CBS First Anniversary (2002)
9/11 CBS Fifth Anniversary (2006)
9/11 CBS 10th Anniversary (2011)
9/11 CNN Fifteen Years Later (2016 – 2030)
9/11 CNN 20th Anniversary (2021)
Rescue: MIA – CBS Studios – Optioned
Awards
Primetime Emmy Governors’ Award – Executive Producer / Director
9/11 (2021)
Primetime Emmy Award – Executive Producer / Director
9/11 (2002)
George Foster Peabody Award – Executive Producer/ Director
9/11 (2002)
Edward R Murrow Award – Best New documentary / Executive Producer/ Director
9/11 (2002)
Satellite Award – Humanitarian Award – Executive Producer/ Director
9/11 (2002)
Jan Karski Award – Moral Courage
9/11 (2002)
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Primetime Emmy – Outstanding Non-Fiction Special (Informational)
9/11 (2002)
Christopher Awards – Television & Cable
9/11 (2002)
Grand Jury Prize – Best Documentary
Popwhore: A New American Dream. (2007)
Documentary Film Award – Best Director
Popwhore: A New American Dream. (2007)
Golden Satellite Award – Special Humanitarian DVD
9/11 (2002)
Nominations
Primetime Emmy – Outstanding Cinematography for Non-Fiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera)
9/11 (2002)
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REPRESENTATION
AGENT
Agency of the Performing Arts
Jack Leighton
1-310-888-4200
MANAGEMENT
Zero Gravity
Michael McConnell
1-310-694-3800
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