Mark Catalena is synonymous with excellence in the field of documentary programming and filmmaking of the highest quality and journalistic integrity. He has an exquisite visual sense matched by an abi ...Show More
Mark Catalena is synonymous with excellence in the field of documentary programming and filmmaking of the highest quality and journalistic integrity. He has an exquisite visual sense matched by an abiding allegiance to truthful storytelling. In 2009, he received the prestigious Peabody Award for the documentary feature Inventing LA: The Chandlers and Their Times. Johnny Carson: King of Late Night, became the highest rated documentary in the 28-year history of the PBS series American Masters, and for which, he received a 2012 Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing.He has collaborated with filmmaker Peter Jones on 25 films for the Emmy Award-winning A&E series Biography, including six two-hour specials on such icons as Charlie Chaplin, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson and Brian Wilson. The 2-hour Biography special on the life and career of Georgia O'Keeffe marked his directorial debut. He co-directed Goldwyn for PBS and the Emmy Award-winning Stardust: The Bette Davis Story for TCM. His constant endeavor for high production values has made him an accomplished hyphenate documentarian. Hide
