Bruce Ryan (production designer)

Last updated

Bruce Ryan (born 1953) is an Emmy Award-nominated American production designer and art director. He has worked on more than 800 different television and motion picture productions.

Contents

Career

Ryan's early career included working on the series Fridays, ABC's version of Saturday Night Live. After 57 live productions, he designed American Bandstand's 40th Anniversary Special [1] for which he received his first Emmy nomination. Ten years later he designed the dance show, Soul Train. [2] This was followed sitcoms like It's Garry Shandling's Show, [3] Will and Grace [4] [ failed verification ] and All of Us; music specials for Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin and Cher; [5] and award shows such as the Emmys, [6] the MTV Video Music Awards, the Billboard Awards, the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards awards, the Soul Train Music Awards, Hollywood Squares, [7] Candid Camera's 50th Anniversary [8] and the AFI Life Achievement Award.

Ryan designed several arena-sized stand-up comedy events, Larry the Cable Guy at University of Nebraska [1] for an audience of 100,000, Kevin Hart at Lincoln Stadium [9] for 53,000 and Gabriel Iglesias at Dodger Stadium for 46,000. Ryan has collaborated with leading stand-ups multiple times including Patton Oswalt, [10] Ellen DeGeneres, [10] Chris Rock, [10] [11] Drew Carey, [12] George Carlin, [13] Dave Chappelle, [14] Bill Maher, as well as arena standups Jeff Dunham, [15] [16] Gabriel Iglesias, [17] Kevin Hart, [18] [19] and Cedric the Entertainer. [20] Ryan also designed Jon Lovitz's Comedy Club at Universal CityWalk [21]

Awards

Ryan has been nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys, [20] 1 Daytime Emmy, [22] 5 Art Directors Guild Awards, [23] [24] [25] [26] and won 3 out of 4 CableACE Award nominations. Ryan's Broadway show Def Poetry Jam [27] won the Tony Award for Best Theatrical Event of 2003 [28]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dave Chappelle</span> American comedian and actor (born 1973)

David Khari Webber Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He starred in and co-created the satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006) before quitting in the middle of production during the third season. After a hiatus, Chappelle returned to performing stand-up comedy across the U.S. By 2006, Chappelle was called the "comic genius of America" by Esquire and, in 2013, "the best" by a Billboard writer. In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked him No. 9 in their "50 Best Stand Up Comics of All Time".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mark Twain Prize for American Humor</span> American award for the Performing Arts

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is an American award presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. annually since 1998, except for the years 2020 and 2021. Named after the 19th-century humorist Mark Twain, it is presented to individuals who have "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain. The Kennedy Center chose Twain in recognition of his role as a controversial social commentator and his "uncompromising perspective of social injustice and personal folly." A copy of Karl Gerhardt's 1884 bust of Twain is presented in an autumn ceremony at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, during which the honoree is celebrated by his or her peers. The event is a significant fundraiser to benefit the Kennedy Center, which sells tickets as well as access to dinners and after-parties featuring the celebrities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Garry Shandling</span> American comedian (1949–2016)

Garry Emmanuel Shandling was an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stan Lathan</span> American film director (born 1945)

Stan Lathan is an American television and film director and television producer. He is executive producer and director of BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood. He has produced and directed numerous stand-up comedy specials starring comedian Dave Chappelle, including Killin' Them Softly, Equanimity, The Bird Revelation, Sticks & Stones, and The Closer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Judd Apatow</span> American filmmaker (born 1967)

Judd Apatow is an American director, producer, screenwriter and comedian, best known for his work in comedy films. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he produced and directed the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), Funny People (2009), This Is 40 (2012), Trainwreck (2015), The King of Staten Island (2020), and The Bubble (2022).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Codeblack Films</span> American entertainment company

Codeblack Films is an American entertainment company. Codeblack focuses on films targeting African-American audiences.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wayne Federman</span> American comedian

Wayne Federman is an American comedian, actor, author, writer, comedy historian, producer, and musician. He is noted for numerous stand-up comedy appearances in clubs, theaters, and on television; his book on The History of Stand-Up; and supporting comedic acting roles in The X-Files, The Larry Sanders Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Crashing, Silicon Valley, Legally Blonde, 50 First Dates, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Step Brothers. He was the head monologue writer for NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in its first season. He won a 2022 Primetime Emmy Award for producing the HBO documentary George Carlin's American Dream.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Hart</span> American comedian and actor (born 1979)

Kevin Darnell Hart is an American comedian and actor. The accolades he has received include nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards.

<i>The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling</i> 2018 documentary by Judd Apatow

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling is an American documentary film that premiered on HBO in two parts on March 26 and 27, 2018. Directed and produced by Judd Apatow, the film explores the life and legacy of comedian Garry Shandling.

<i>Sticks & Stones</i> (2019 film) Stand-up comedy show starring Dave Chappelle

Sticks & Stones is a 2019 American stand-up comedy television special starring comedian Dave Chappelle and directed by Stan Lathan. It was produced by Chappelle and Lathan and distributed by Netflix, the special is detailed as "a provocative perspective on the tidal wave of celebrity scandals, the opioid crisis, and more".

Ryan O'Nan is an American actor, writer, and director, best known for his role as King George in Queen of the South.

The 71st American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards were presented on April 17, 2021, virtually, honoring the best editors in film and television of 2020. The nominees were announced on March 11, 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rikki Hughes</span> American TV producer and showrunner

Rikki Hughes is an American television producer and showrunner. She is best known for producing a number of comedy specials, award shows, television series, and independent features such as the BET 25th Anniversary Special (2005), It's Pimpin' Pimpin' (2008), Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes? (2006-2009), The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017), Equanimity (2017), The Bird Revelation (2017), Sticks and Stones (2019), 8:46 (2020), and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion (2020).

<i>The Closer</i> (2021 film) Stand-up comedy special by Dave Chappelle

The Closer is a 2021 American stand-up comedy special written and performed by Dave Chappelle for Netflix. It was directed by Stan Lathan and recorded over the course of seven sold-out performances at The Fillmore Detroit, which ran from August 10 to 15, 2021. The Closer is Chappelle's sixth and final special under his 2016 deal with Netflix, with the other five being Deep in the Heart of Texas, The Age of Spin, Equanimity, The Bird Revelation and Sticks & Stones.

<i>George Carlins American Dream</i> 2022 TV series or program

George Carlin's American Dream is a 2022 two-part documentary film about comedian George Carlin directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio.

References

  1. 1 2 "Bruce Ryan". TVGuide.com.
  2. ↑ "The 1998 Soul Train Christmas Starfest". www.tcm.com.
  3. ↑ O'Connor, John J. (June 8, 1990). "TV Weekend; End of the Run for Garry Shandling". The New York Times– via NYTimes.com.
  4. ↑ "Bruce Ryan". BFI.
  5. ↑ "Nominations Search | Emmy Awards". Television Academy.
  6. ↑ Archerd, Army (August 22, 1995). "Classy Emmys will plug TV's pluses".
  7. ↑ Olson, Eric J. (July 9, 1998). "'Squares' lines up prod'n team".
  8. ↑ Gerard, Jeremy (August 26, 1996). "Candid Camera's 50th Anniversary".
  9. ↑ T. H. R. Staff (October 12, 2016). "'Kevin Hart: What Now?': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter .
  10. 1 2 3 "Bruce Ryan". MUBI.
  11. ↑ Gallo, Phil (June 5, 1996). "Hbo Comedy Hour Chris Rock Bring the Pain".
  12. ↑ Richmond, Ray (June 27, 1997). "Hbo Comedy Hour: The Mr. Vegas All-Night Party Starring Drew Carey".
  13. ↑ Pandya, Hershal (June 2, 2022). "The Director Who Captured George Carlin's Most Prophetic Era". Vulture.
  14. ↑ "Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000)" – via letterboxd.com.
  15. ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2010/01/21/jeff-dunham-verizon-center/
  16. ↑ "JEFF DUNHAM and His IDENTITY CRISIS TOUR Comes to Joe Louis Arena 12/26".
  17. ↑ T. H. R. Staff (July 25, 2014). "'The Fluffy Movie': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter .
  18. ↑ T. H. R. Staff (July 3, 2013). "Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter .
  19. ↑ "Bruce Ryan". www.tcm.com.
  20. 1 2 "Bruce Ryan". Television Academy.
  21. ↑ Graser, Marc (April 3, 2009). "Jon Lovitz cues comedy club".
  22. ↑ "Bruce Ryan awards".
  23. ↑ "Art directors dress up their film, TV noms". The Hollywood Reporter . January 19, 2007.
  24. ↑ McNary, Dave (January 18, 2007). "Art Directors pick 15 films".
  25. ↑ McNary, Dave (January 18, 2006). "Pic palette for art directors' kudos".
  26. ↑ "ADG Awards Winner & Nominees".
  27. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (July 12, 2002). "Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam".
  28. ↑ "Spread the Word: Tony Award-Winning Def Poetry Jam Launches Tour in Philadelphia, Oct. 16 | Playbill".
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.