Danny Cannon | |
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| File:Danny Cannon at NY PaleyFest 2014 for Gotham.jpg Cannon at the 2014 NY PaleyFest for Gotham. | |
| Born | Daniel John Cannon October 5, 1967 Luton, England |
| Nationality | British, American |
| Occupation | Director Executive Producer Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Gotham Nikita Judge Dredd I Still Know What You Did Last Summer |
Danny Cannon (born October 5, 1967 in Luton, England) is an Emmy-nominated[1] film and television producer, director and writer, known for executive producing the billion dollar[2][3] CSI: Crime Scene Investigation series franchise (also responsible for directing the pilot episode), as well as simultaneously executive producing the CSI: Miami and CSI: NY spinoffs. At one time, Cannon had five television series on-air, while acting as executive producer.
One of the top paid television directors in the entertainment industry[4] and the only TV pilot director to also operate as a key writer, Cannon has directed 15 television pilots, 12 of which have been ordered to series, including: Training Day (2017), Gotham (2014), The Tomorrow People (2013), Nikita (2010), Dark Blue (2009), The Forgotten (2009), and Eleventh Hour (2008).
Feature film directorial credits include Geostorm (2017)[5], I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998), Judge Dredd (1995), and The Young Americans (1993).
Cannon is currently the executive producer (and a writer/director) of FOX's superhero series Gotham (2014-2019), which won the Critics Choice Award for Most Exciting New Series in 2014. Following the show's season five series finale in Spring 2019, Cannon will executive produce a 10-episode, straight-to-series Batman prequel for Epix, titled Pennyworth, and will direct the premiere episode.[6]
Career[]
Early career[]
Cannon at the 2017 WonderCon.
Cannon began making films at the age of 16 in 1984, and started a youth experimental theatre group at 33 Arts Centre. Using the centre's facilities, he was a prolific director of video dramas and collaborated with a number of other directors in different roles including cameraman. A major influence was the centre's video maker, Dermot Byrne, with whom Cannon worked on a number of projects. It was at 33 that he met the future film composer David Arnold who played in a band that rehearsed there. Cannon convinced Arnold that he could compose soundtracks for his and other people's videos. Arnold would later compose his first professional score for Cannon's debut feature 'The Young Americans'.
In 1987, he was awarded the BBC Young Filmmaker of the Year Award, by Alan Parker, for a 40-minute short called Sometimes. The following year he attend the National Film and Television School, from which he graduated in 1990. His intermediate film, 'Play Dead' was screened on channel 4, a rare honor for a student still at the school. He then wrote and directed his graduation film Strangers (1990), which premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
1990s[]
Cannon's professional career began with adverts for James Garrett and later RSA. This led to his debut feature The Young Americans (1993). He then signed on to direct the big-budget Sylvester Stallone Sci-Fi Judge Dredd in 1995. In 1998 he directed two features, the teen slasher film I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and he directed Ray Liotta, Anjelica Huston and Jeremy Piven in Phoenix.
2000s[]
Cannon's immersion into primetime television began when he was hired by Jerry Bruckheimer to produce and direct the pilot episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2000. Cannon is credited with creating the look and visual style of the CSI[7], which ran for 15 seasons, earning a total of 39 Emmy nominations and spawning three spinoff shows. He went on to write and direct many episodes of the flagship series, while overseeing the production as executive producer. Simultaneously, he also executive produced both CSI: Miami, which premiered in 2003 (and directed the pilot of), and CSI: NY (2004).[8]
Stemming from his personal passion and experience with the sport of football, in 2005, Cannon directed the film Goal!.
In 2006, he returned to television with the CBS television pilot, Capital Law, about a group of legal associates trying to make partner at a powerful Washington, D.C.–based law firm.
In 2007, Cannon co-created TNT's crime drama series starring Dylan McDermott called Dark Blue and directed the pilot episode. The following year he produced and directed 'The Eleventh Hour' for CBS, which ran for one season.
In 2010, Cannon joined The CW action series Nikita, as director and executive producer. It successfully ran for four seasons on the network.
In 2011, he executive produced and directed the pilot FOX crime/mystery series Alcatraz along with J. J. Abrams,for WBTV.
In 2016, Cannon was brought on to direct reshoots for the feature film Geostorm, in an attempt to help save the studios over budget production.[9]
In 2017, Cannon replaced Antoine Fuqua as the director of the CBS drama series pilot Training Day[10], starring Bill Paxton, based on the 2001 Denzel Washington feature film.He stayed on as the show's executive producer.
From 2014–2018 Cannon executive produced the television series Gotham, for which he directed the pilot of[11], along with writing and directing several episodes during the series' five year run. Under Cannon's creative guidance the show has been nominated for ten Primetime Emmy Awards[12], and in 2017 won its first Emmy for Outstanding Special and Visual Effects in a Supporting Role[13]
In 2018, it was announced that Gotham will produce its fifth and final season, premiere in 2019.[14]
Upcoming projects[]
Partnering with his Gotham writer-producer partner Bruno Heller[15][16], Cannon is currently in production on Pennyworth, a Batman-esque prequel set in 1960s London, which documents the early years of Batman's butler Alfred Pennyworth. Cannon executive produces along with Heller, and will direct multiple episodes including the series premiere, which will air on Epix.
Filmography[]
Television[]
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writer | Director | Executive Producer | Composer | |||
| 2000–2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (90 episodes), director (25 episodes), writer (11 episodes), producer (42 episodes) | |
| 2002–2005 | CSI: Miami | Yes | Yes | executive producer (72 episodes), director (2 episodes) | ||
| 2004-2011 | CSI: NY | Yes | executive producer (64 episodes) | |||
| 2006 | Justice | Yes | director (1 episode) | |||
| 2006 | Capitol Law | Yes | TV Movie: director | |||
| 2007 | The Cure | Yes | TV Movie: director | |||
| 2008-2009 | Eleventh Hour | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (18 episodes), director (3 episodes) | ||
| 2009-2010 | The Forgotten | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (17 episodes), director (1 episodes) | ||
| 2009-2010 | Dark Blue | Yes | Yes | Yes | Creator; executive producer (19 episodes), director (5 episodes), writer (20 episodes) | |
| 2010 | Miami Medical | Yes | director (1 episodes) | |||
| 2010-2013 | Nikita | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (73 episodes), director (6 episodes) | ||
| 2012 | Alcatraz | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (1 episodes), director (1 episodes) | ||
| 2013 | Shameless | Yes | director (1 episodes) | |||
| 2013-2014 | The Tomorrow People | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (17 episodes), director (3 episodes) | ||
| 2014 | The Lottery | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (10 episodes), director (1 episodes) | ||
| 2014-2019 | Gotham | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (66 episodes), director (11 episodes), composer (33 episodes), main title theme (2 episodes) |
| 2017 | Training Day | Yes | Yes | Directed series pilot; executive producer (1 episodes), director (1 episodes), consulting producer (5 episodes) | ||
| 2018 | Pennyworth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | (In production) |
Film[]
| Year | Film | Writer | Director | Producer | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Young Americans | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1995 | Judge Dredd | Yes | ||||
| 1998 | The Phoenix | Yes | ||||
| 1998 | I Still Know What You Did Last Summer | Yes | ||||
| 2005 | Goal! The Dream Begins | Yes |
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ASC Award | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Episode of a Series | Gotham | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Award | Choice TV Action Show | Nominated | ||
| Saturn Award | Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | American Society of Cinematographers | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Episode of a Series | Nominated | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Won | |||
| Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series, or Movie | Nominated | |||
| Teen Choice Award | Choice TV Action Show | Nominated | ||
| Saturn Award | Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | American Society of Cinematographers | Television Movie, Miniseries or Pilot | Nominated | |
| Art Directors Guild | Excellence in Production Design - One Hour Period or Fantasy Single-Camera Television Series | Nominated | ||
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series, or Movie | Nominated | |||
| People's Choice Award | Favorite TV Drama | Nominated | ||
| Teen Choice Award | Choice TV Show: Drama | Nominated | ||
| Saturn Award | Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | ASC Award | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Television Movie/Mini-Series/Pilot | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Episode of a Series | Nominated | |||
| Art Directors Guild | Excellence in Production Design - One Hour Period or Fantasy Single-Camera Television Series | Nominated | ||
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Costumes for a Contemporary Series, Limited Series or Movie | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More) | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | Nominated | |||
| Gracie Award | Outstanding Drama | Won | ||
| Kids' Choice Award | Favorite Family TV Show | Nominated | ||
| People's Choice Award | Favorite New TV Drama | Nominated | ||
| Saturn Award | Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Critics Choice Awards | Most Exciting New Series | Won | |
| TV Guide Award | Favorite New Show | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV Show: Action | Nikita | Nominated |
| 2012 | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV Show: Action | Nominated | |
| 2011 | People's Choice Award | Favorite New TV Drama | Nominated | |
| 2006 | ASC Award | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Episode of a Series | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Won |
| People's Choice Award | Favorite Television Drama | Won | ||
| 2005 | ASC Award | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Episode of a Series | Won | |
| People's Choice Awards | Favorite Television Drama | Won | ||
| PGA Award | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television - Drama | Nominated | ||
| 2004 | Golden Globe Award | Best Television Series – Drama | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Award | Favorite Television Dramatic Series | Won | ||
| PGA Award | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television - Drama | Nominated | ||
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Saturn Award | Best Network Television Series | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | American Society of Cinematographers | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilot (Network) | CSI: Miami | Won |
| People's Choice Award | Favorite Television Dramatic Series | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Won | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Award | Best Television Series, Drama | Won | ||
| Saturn Award | Best Network Television Series | Won | ||
| 2002 | Golden Globe Award | Best Television Series – Drama | Nominated | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Television Critics Award | Outstanding Achievement in Drama | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | Golden Globe Award | Best Television Series – Drama | Nominated | |
| PGA Award | Vision Award (Television) | Won | ||
| Television Critics Award | Outstanding Achievement in Drama | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding New Program of the Year | Nominated | |||
| TV Guide Award | New Series of the Year | Won | ||
| 1996 | Saturn Award | Best Science Fiction Film | Judge Dredd | Nominated |
| Best Special Effects | Nominated | |||
| 1995 | Universe Reader's Choice Award | Best Director for a Genre Motion Picture | Won |
Personal life[]
Cannon has two daughters. He plays football regularly with Hollywood United F.C., a local Los Angeles club team consisting of mostly celebrities and former professional footballers, who play socially against other local teams for friendly matches and charity events.
References[]
- ↑ "Danny Cannon Awards". imdb.com. 2018-08-08. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "The 'CSI' Franchise May Return To CBS". deadline.com. 2016-05-18. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "'CSI' 2-Hour Finale Set With William Petersen, Ted Danson To Join 'CSI: Cyber'". deadline.com. 2015-05-13. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Gotham Exec Producer Danny Cannon Inks Overall Deal With Warner Bros TV". deadline.com. 2015-08-27. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Danny Cannon taking over Gerard Butler's Geostorm". empireonline.com. 2016-12-19. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Batman Prequel 'Pennyworth' From 'Gotham' Duo Gets Series Order At Epix". deadline.com. 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Danny Cannon signs with CAA". hollywoodreporter.com. 2009-10-05. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "'CSI' loads Cannon for triple duty". variety.com. 2004-03-16. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Warner Bros., Skydance's 'Geostorm' Undergoes Reshoots, Brings on Jerry Bruckheimer". hollywoodreporter.com. 2016-12-16. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ [hhttps://deadline.com/2016/02/training-day-antoine-fuqua-exit-director-danny-cannon-pilot-1201706160/ "'Training Day': Antoine Fuqua Won't Helm CBS Pilot; Danny Cannon Set To Direct"]. deadline.com. 2016-02-19. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Danny Cannon to Direct Gotham Pilot". ign.com. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Gotham Emmy Awards & Nominations". emmys.com. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "'Westworld,' 'Gotham' Recognized for Outstanding VFX at 69th Creative Arts Emmy Awards". awn.com. 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "'Gotham' Renewed For Fifth & Final Season By Fox". deadline.com. 2018-05-14. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Alfred Pennyworth Prequel Series May Film This Fall". screenrant.com. 2018-06-27. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Epix Lands Batman Prequel Series 'Pennyworth' from 'Gotham' Team". collider.com. 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
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