Biographie
Marshall Jay Kaplan is an award-winning, multi-nominated television producer and director—and a genuinely nice person.
His prominent projects include CNN's THE HISTORY OF SITCOM, FBI TRUE for CBS/Paramount, ABC's THE GAME SHOW SHOW, and the multi-nominated documentary VIEWER DIRECTION ADVISED, which screened at film festivals in New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. He also created, executive produced, and hosted the celebrity-focused program Totally Tracked Down.
His extensive producing portfolio has been featured on leading networks such as CNN, TLC, BRAVO, FOOD NETWORK, VICE, and HGTV, covering a wide range of television genres from factual content (docu-series, paranormal, and sports series) to reality programming (home renovations, game shows, antique hunting, and bridal dress series).
Beyond producing, Marshall brings years of directing experience, skillfully guiding actors, documentary interviewees, television hosts, and stars including Dan Levy, Zooey Deschanel, Larry David, and Valerie Bertinelli.
Before entering television, Marshall worked as a writer and cartoonist in the newspaper industry. His 'Where Are They Now?' column was published in 65 newspapers across the United States and Canada.
Marshall has also ventured into podcasting. Initially collaborating with his son, Ben, on MY POP'S CULTURE, where the duo interviewed pop culture icons like Carol Burnett, Gilbert Gottfried, and Tommy Chong. He now hosts his own podcast, PRISON SENTENCES, blending true crime with comedy.
