Carl Hansen is a highly accomplished and award-winning filmmaker and producer who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over three decades, he has been involved in various capacities with numerous successful unscripted and variety series.
As a producer, Hansen has won several prestigious awards, including a Sports Emmy for his work on "100,000 Cameras: Ohio State at Michigan" (Fox Sports) and a Primetime Emmy nomination for "Shark Tank" (ABC). He was also a key figure in the critically acclaimed docu-series "Boston Med" (ABC News),which covered the second partial-face transplant in the US and inspired many people to sign up as organ donors for the first time.
Hansen's extensive television credits include shows such as "The Amazing Race," "School Pride," "Mind of Mencia," "Weekends at the DL," "Trading Spouses," "Joe Millionaire," "The Osbournes," and "Fear." He began his career in the film and television industry at the age of 14, serving as a production assistant on the feature film "Housesitter."
In addition to his work in television, Hansen is also an accomplished filmmaker, producing and directing films through his company Cultural Detritus. His short films have won numerous awards at film festivals around the world, including "Connections," which won Best Film at the 2019 Los Angeles 48 Hour Film Project, and "Check Mate," which won Best Film at the 2018 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
Hansen is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, particularly for people with disabilities. He enjoys volunteering his time to teach producing and production management classes to the next generation of young storytellers. Originally from Beverly, Massachusetts, Hansen graduated from Beverly High School and Ithaca College. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
Carl Hansen's impressive career and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion have made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry. His dedication to his craft and his passion for storytelling have inspired countless individuals, and his contributions to the industry will undoubtedly continue to have a lasting impact.
