Scott Winant
- Known For
- Directing
- Active Years
- 1984–2022 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
Scott Winant is an American television director and producer. He is a member of both the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America. Winant began his career producing and directing the television series thirtysomething. He has since created, executive produced, and directed various series, including My So-Called Life, Earth 2, Cupid, and Breaking Bad. In 1996, he established a production company called Twilight Time Films, which has sold numerous television projects to major networks. Winant is the son of Ethel Winant and character actor H.M. Wynant, and he is the brother of Bruce Winant. He is recognized as a two-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer.
Career overview
Scott Winant is an American television director and producer who holds memberships in both the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America. His professional career began with his work producing and directing the television series thirtysomething. Throughout his career, Winant has been involved in the creation, executive production, and direction of several television series, including My So-Called Life, Earth 2, Cupid, and Breaking Bad. In 1996, he established a production company called Twilight Time Films, which has sold numerous television projects to major networks.
Winant is recognized as a two-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer. His family background includes his father, the character actor H.M. Wynant, and his mother, Ethel Winant, who was a television executive and an inductee into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. He is also the brother of actor, director, and educator Bruce Winant. According to data from The Movie Database, Winant has 38 known credits in the industry. He continues to be recognized by the Television Academy for his contributions to television.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- The Thing About Pam (2022) Executive Producer
- The Thing About Pam (2022) Director
- Yellowjackets (2021) Director
- Gypsy (2017) Director
- Preacher (2016) Director
- Outcast (2016) Director
- Better Call Saul (2015) Director
- Grace and Frankie (2015) Director
- Marvel's Agent Carter (2015) Director
- The Brink (2015) Director
- Good Girls Revolt (2015) Director
- Breed (2015) Director
- Breed (2015) Executive Producer
- Fargo (2014) Director
- The Affair (2014) Director
- Save Me (2013) Executive Producer
- Save Me (2013) Director
- Wild Card (2013) Director
- Awake (2012) Director
- The Playboy Club (2011) Director
- Men of a Certain Age (2009) Director
- Breaking Bad (2008) Director
- True Blood (2008) Director
- Californication (2007) Director
- Californication (2007) Executive Producer
- Hidden Palms (2007) Director
- Veronica Mars (2004) Director
- Huff (2004) Director
- Huff (2004) Executive Producer
- Dead Like Me (2003) Director
- Dead Like Me (2003) Consulting Producer
- Carnivàle (2003) Director
- The Shield (2002) Director
- Sherman's March (2000) Director
- The West Wing (1999) Director
- Once and Again (1999) Director
- Get Real (1999) Director
- Cupid (1998) Producer
- Cupid (1998) Director
- Significant Others (1998) Director
- 'Til There Was You (1997) Director
- My So-Called Life (1994) Director
- My So-Called Life (1994) Co-Executive Producer
- Earth 2 (1994) Director
- thirtysomething (1987) Director
- thirtysomething (1987) Producer
- The Initiation (1984) Producer
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What movies or TV shows is Scott Winant best known for?
Scott Winant is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yellowjackets (2021), Gypsy (2017), Preacher (2016), Outcast (2016).
How many credits does Scott Winant have?
Scott Winant has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2022.
What is Scott Winant's background in cinema and television?
Scott Winant is an American television director and producer. He is a member of both the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America. Winant began his career producing and directing the television series thirtysomething. He has since created, executive produced, and directed various series, including ...
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