Brent Carpenter is a multi-talented director and editor who has been actively working in the entertainment industry since 1991. His impressive resume includes directing and editing a wide range of projects, from sitcoms to music specials.
One of his most notable projects is his work with Ringo Starr and the All Starr Band, which he has been involved with since 2003. He has also directed and edited several other notable shows, including the Disney sitcom Crash & Bernstein, Nickelodeon's True Jackson V.P, and the darkly humorous Greg the Bunny.
In addition to his work in television, Carpenter has also directed a special "50th Birthday Film" for Billy Crystal's birthday party, which featured a star-studded cast including Rob Reiner, Martin Short, and Christopher Guest.
Carpenter has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including Emmy and Grammy nominations in 1998 for his co-producing and editing work on the Robert Altman film Robert Altman's Jazz '34.
He also served as co-producer and editor on the first season of The Larry Sanders Show, helping to create the show's distinctive backstage look. Carpenter was also involved in the production of the CBS comedy Dave's World and the critically acclaimed HBO series Sessions, which was created by Billy Crystal.
Before becoming involved in television, Carpenter worked as a news photographer in Phoenix and Minneapolis. He has also had a variety of other jobs, including working in the Tulsa oil fields and cooking hamburgers. However, he has always preferred working in television.