Joe DeMaio
- Known For
- Directing
- Active Years
- 1992–2026 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Joe DeMaio (Directing).
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[1] TMDB: Known for directing. 41 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Director of Idol Hands (1999), Total Request Live (1998), and The Next (2012).
[3] IMDbPro: Director of Idol Hands (1999), Total Request Live (1998), and Dancing Fools (2013).
[4] TMDB: Director and Assistant Director. Credits include Nashville, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill, Skyscraper Live, Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash, Sebastian Maniscalco: Why Would You Do That?, Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year, John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
[5] TV Guide: Mentions a full list of movies and TV shows.
[6] Personal Bio: Long run at MTV directing shows like Unplugged, Total Request Live, and Singled Out. Left MTV in 2006. Directed for almost 5 years at ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Name: Joe DeMaio.
Roles: Director and Assistant Director.
Career History: Worked at MTV directing shows including Unplugged, Total Request Live, and Singled Out. He left MTV in 2006 and directed for almost five years at ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Known Credits: Idol Hands (1999), Total Request Live (1998), The Next (2012), and Dancing Fools (2013).
Other Work: Nashville, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill, Skyscraper Live, Hocus P
Career overview
Joe DeMaio is a director and assistant director whose career began straight out of college with a long run at MTV. During his time at the network, he directed several popular shows, including Unplugged, Total Request Live, and Singled Out. In 2006, DeMaio left MTV to direct for ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he held the position for almost five years.
Throughout his career, DeMaio has been associated with a wide variety of television projects. His directing credits include Idol Hands in 1999, The Next in 2012, and Dancing Fools in 2013. Additional credits listed across his professional profile include Nashville, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill, Skyscraper Live, Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash, Sebastian Maniscalco: Why Would You Do That?, Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year, and John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- Skyscraper Live (2026) Director
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) Director
- Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway (2025) Director
- FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) Director
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024) Director
- Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year (2024) Director
- A Very Demi Holiday Special (2023) Director
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party (2022) Director
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party Hosted by Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson (2021) Director
- Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020) Director
- Alicia Keys Live in Los Angeles (2020) Director
- Alicia Keys Rocks New Year's Eve (2020) Director
- 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest (2019) Director
- Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash (2018) Director
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2018) Director
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2018) Director
- Disney Parks Presents 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party (2018) Director
- Disney Parks Presents a Disney Channel Holiday Celebration (2017) Director
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration (2017) Director
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration (2016) Director
- Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration (2016) Director
- A Pentatonix Christmas Special (2016) Director
- Sebastian Maniscalco: Why Would You Do That? (2016) Director
- Garth Brooks: Yankee Stadium Live (2016) Director
- Don Rickles: One Night Only (2014) Director
- Jenny McCarthy's Dirty Sexy Funny (2014) Director
- Nikki Glaser: The Half Hour (2013) Director
- Nashville (2012) Director
- Romeo Santos: The King Stays King – Live at Madison Square Garden (2012) Director
- Kyle Kinane: Whiskey Icarus (2012) Director
- Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas (2011) Director
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party (2004) Director
- Metallica: MTV Icon (2003) Director
- Rage Against The Machine: The Battle Of Mexico City (2001) Director
- Lauryn Hill: MTV Unplugged (2001) Director
- Staind: MTV Unplugged (2001) Director
- The Cindy Margolis Show (2000) Director
- blink-182: Live from MuchMusic Sandjob 2000 (2000) Director
- Fiona Apple: MTV Unplugged (1997) Assistant Director
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do Thanksgiving (1997) Director
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) Director
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What movies or TV shows is Joe DeMaio best known for?
Joe DeMaio is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Skyscraper Live (2026), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year (2024), Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020).
How many credits does Joe DeMaio have?
Joe DeMaio has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2026.
What is Joe DeMaio's background in cinema and television?
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