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Greg Yaitanes | |
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| Born | Gregory Charles Yaitanes (1970-06-18)June 18, 1970 (age 54) Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Television director,film director |
| Awards | 2008 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series |
Gregory Charles Yaitanes (born June 18, 1970) is an Americantelevision andfilm director. He is also anangel investor inTwitter.[1]
Yaitanes grew up inWellesley, Massachusetts. At the age of 18, Yaitanes moved to Los Angeles and attended the University of Southern California Film School. By 23, he landed his first directorial job.
Greg Yaitanes is anEmmy andGolden Globe-winning director and producer, known for his visionary approach to storytelling and technical expertise. He recently executive produced and directedPresumed Innocent forApple TV+, which became the platform's most-viewed drama. Yaitanes also directed the critically acclaimed season finale ofHouse of the Dragon, which broke viewership records for HBO and won Best Drama Series at the2023 Golden Globes. Yaitanes’ upcoming projects includeYour Friends and Neighbors and the live-action adaptation ofSpider-Man Noir.
Throughout his career, Yaitanes has served as executive producer, director, and showrunner for high-profile series such asCastle Rock,Manhunt: Unabomber,Banshee, andQuarry. His directorial work onHouse earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in 2008. With over 30 years in the industry, Greg has garnered 29 Emmy nominations and six wins.
In addition to his success in television, Yaitanes is a respected investor in Silicon Valley, having backed companies such asTwitter,Square, andPinterest. He frequently speaks about the intersection of technology and storytelling, offering insight into his creative process and passion for efficiency.
Yaitanes resides in Los Angeles with his three kids, Van, Leo, and Electra, and his wife, Eve.
