Vanessa Middleton is an American film and television producer and writer, as well as a film director.[1] Middleton has worked as a writer on shows like Cosby, Girlfriends, and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. In 2001, Middleton made her feature film directorial debut with the romantic comedy 30 Years to Life, starring Tracy Morgan, Paula Jai Parker, and Allen Payne.
Vanessa Middleton | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer, writer |
In 2013, Middleton created the web series Walk This Way.[1]
Film and television edit
| Year | Title | Production role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Apollo Comedy Hour | Writer | |
| 1992–1993 | Saturday Night Live | Writer | Twenty episodes |
| 1994 | Sister, Sister | Writer | Two episodes |
| 1995–1996 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Writer | Three episodes |
| Cosby | Writer (Four episodes, 1996–1997) Co-executive producer (Twenty-one episodes, 1998–1999) |
Twenty-five episodes | |
| 2001 | 30 Years to Life | Director, writer, executive producer | |
| 2007 | Girlfriends | Writer | One episode |
| 2013 | Walk This Way | Creator, writer |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Organization | Award[2] | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Emmy Awards | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program (shared) | Saturday Night Live | Nominated |
| 2001 | Sundance Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic | 30 Years to Life | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ a b The Huffington Post
- ^ "Vanessa Middleton – Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
