Michael Kantor is a writer, director, and producer whose work includes "Quincy Jones: In the Pocket" for American Masters, Cornerstone for HBO, and The West with Ken Burns. Prior to his work in television, Kantor was a freelance theater director and writer, published in Newsday, American Theater, and Interview. He is president of Ghost Light Films and Almo Inc., companies dedicated to bringing the arts to television.
Since 2001, Michael Kantor has produced 21 hours of television for national broadcast. In addition to winning the Peabody Award and the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Nonfiction Series, Mr. Kantor’s productions have been recognized with seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and one Writers Guild of America Award nomination.
KNOWN FOR
American Masters
1986
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
2013
Broadway: The American Musical
2004
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
2019
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
2018
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America
2009
Mike Nichols: An American Master
2016
Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
2026
Janis: Little Girl Blue
2015
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
2025
The Rooster
2024
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