Michael Kantor

Michael Kantor

Personal Details

Biography

Michael Kantor is a multifaceted creative professional, proficient in the realms of filmmaking, production, and writing. As the Executive Producer of the esteemed American Masters series for PBS, he pioneered the American Masters Pictures banner in 2016, with the ambitious goal of bringing documentary films to the big screen.

Throughout his illustrious career, Kantor has had the privilege of collaborating with industry luminaries on a wide range of projects. Notably, he served as Executive Producer on the critically acclaimed Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It (2021),alongside Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir (2021),Ailey (2021),the Emmy-winning Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019),and Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019).

In addition to his work as Executive Producer, Kantor has also demonstrated his versatility as a producer and director. His Emmy-winning 6-part series, Broadway: The American Musical (2004),hosted by the incomparable Julie Andrews, showcased the rich history and cultural significance of American musical theater. Similarly, his Emmy-nominated 6-part series, Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (2009),hosted by the talented Billy Crystal, explored the art of comedy and its enduring impact on American entertainment.

Career

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2013
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2001
American Masters
American Masters as Director, Writer