Roger Nygard

Roger Nygard

63 · Born: Mar 28, 1962

Personal Details

BornMar 28, 1962 Long Lake, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Roger Nygard is a renowned filmmaker, best recognized for his critically acclaimed documentary "Trekkies", which delves into the fascinating world of the most devoted fans in the universe. Prior to this, Nygard's documentary "The Nature of Existence" tackled the complex and thought-provoking subject of global philosophies, religions, and belief systems.

In addition to his documentary work, Nygard has created several other award-winning films, including the cult classic "Suckers", which explores the world of car salesmen, and "Six Days In Roswell", a profile of UFO enthusiasts.

Nygard's most recent documentary is "The Truth About Marriage", accompanied by a companion book, which sheds light on this intriguing topic.

As a television director, Nygard has worked on several notable shows, including "The Office" and "The Bernie Mac Show". His experience as a film editor extends to a range of projects, including "Grey's Anatomy", "The League", and Emmy-nominated episodes of "VEEP" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm".

Career

2020
The Truth About Marriage
The Truth About Marriage as Director, Writer
2004
Trekkies 2
Trekkies 2 as Director
1999
Suckers
Suckers as Director, Writer
1997
Trekkies
Trekkies as Director
1996
Back to Back
Back to Back as Director, Writer
1992
High Strung
High Strung as Director
1990
Tales of the Unknown
Tales of the Unknown as Director, Screenplay
1989
CreepTales
CreepTales as Director, Writer