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'''David Nevins''' is an American |
'''David Nevins''' is an American television executive and [[executive producer]]. He is CEO of Peter Chernin’s North Road Company. Previously, he was the Chief Content Officer of Scripted Originals for [[Paramount+]], and Chairman and CEO of [[Showtime Networks]], both owned by [[Paramount Global]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Showtime's New Mastermind, David Nevins|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/01/06/showtimes-new-mastermind-david-nevins.html|accessdate=7 December 2013|newspaper=The Daily Beast}}</ref> He is also a member of |
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the [[Peabody Award]]s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peabodyawards.com/about|title=Who We Are|accessdate=November 22, 2019|publisher=Grady College and University of Georgia}}</ref> board of directors, which is presented by the University of Georgia's [[Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication]]. |
the [[Peabody Award]]s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peabodyawards.com/about|title=Who We Are|accessdate=November 22, 2019|publisher=Grady College and University of Georgia}}</ref> board of directors, which is presented by the University of Georgia's [[Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Nevins was born in 1966, the son of Suzy and Louis H. Nevins.<ref name=NYTWed>[https://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/01/style/andrea-blaugrund-and-david-nevins.html New York Times: "Andrea Blaugrund and David Nevins"] September 1, 1996</ref> His mother |
Nevins was born in 1966, the son of Suzy and Louis H. Nevins.<ref name=NYTWed>[https://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/01/style/andrea-blaugrund-and-david-nevins.html New York Times: "Andrea Blaugrund and David Nevins"] September 1, 1996</ref> His mother is a travel agent and his father served as president of the Western League of Savings Institutions.<ref name=NYTWed /> He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from [[Amherst College]] in Amherst, Massachusetts.<ref name=NYTWed /> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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In 2023, Nevins joined Peter Chernin’s North Road Company as CEO. In this role he oversees companies such as Chernin Entertainment, Red Arrow Studios, and several others. |
In 2023, Nevins joined Peter Chernin’s North Road Company as CEO. In this role he oversees companies such as Chernin Entertainment, Red Arrow Studios, and several others. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Latest revision as of 06:28, 2 February 2024
David Nevins | |
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| Born | February 28, 1966 Washington, D.C. |
| Alma mater | B.A. Amherst College |
| Occupation(s) | Television executive and executive producer |
| Known for | Chief Content Officer of Scripted Originals for Paramount+ and Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks |
| Spouse | Andrea Blaugrund Nevins |
| Children | 3 |
David Nevins is an American television executive and executive producer. He is CEO of Peter Chernin’s North Road Company. Previously, he was the Chief Content Officer of Scripted Originals for Paramount+, and Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks, both owned by Paramount Global.[1] He is also a member of the Peabody Awards[2] board of directors, which is presented by the University of Georgia's Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Early life
[edit]Nevins was born in 1966, the son of Suzy and Louis H. Nevins.[3] His mother is a travel agent and his father served as president of the Western League of Savings Institutions.[3] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts.[3]
Career
[edit]Nevins most recently served as Chief Content Officer of Scripted Originals for Paramount+ and Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc. He was responsible for development and deployment of scripted originals, including both dramas and comedies, for Paramount+, and for overseeing all aspects of Showtime Networks and its channels, along with BET Networks, under the Premium Network Group segment of Paramount Media Networks. He exited Paramount Global in late 2022.
Nevins joined Showtime as entertainment president in 2010. Under his watch, Showtime greenlit shows such as Homeland, Billions, Ray Donovan, House of Lies, SMILF, The Chi, and the Twin Peaks revival. In 2018, Nevins was promoted to Chief Creative Officer, CBS, where he oversaw programming, marketing and research across CBS Television Studios, the CBS Television Network's Entertainment division, Showtime Networks and, in conjunction with CBS Interactive, programming for CBS All Access.[4]
As the head of Imagine TV between 2002 and 2010, Nevins produced shows such as Arrested Development, Friday Night Lights, and 24. He was also executive vice president of programming at Fox, and senior VP of primetime series at NBC during the height of “Must See TV,” developing shows such as Homicide and ER.[5]
In 2016, Nevins was honored with the Dorothy and Sherrill C. Corwin Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee Los Angeles.[6]
In 2023, Nevins joined Peter Chernin’s North Road Company as CEO. In this role he oversees companies such as Chernin Entertainment, Red Arrow Studios, and several others.
Personal life
[edit]In 1996, Nevins married Andrea Blaugrund in Shelter Island Heights, New York.[3] He previously served on the board of directors of the post-denominational Jewish congregation IKAR.[7]
In 2018, Nevins received the top award for excellence, which is named for Frank Stanton, at the annual luncheon benefiting the Center for Communications.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Showtime's New Mastermind, David Nevins". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "Who We Are". Grady College and University of Georgia. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ a b c d New York Times: "Andrea Blaugrund and David Nevins" September 1, 1996
- ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C. (2018-10-18). "Showtime Boss David Nevins Named CBS' Chief Creative Officer". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (2018-10-18). "Another Sign That the Moonves Era Is Over: CBS Corp. Names Showtime's David Nevins as Chief Creative Officer". IndieWire. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
- ^ "Blackbaud Internet Solutions - Online Events and Marketing Solutions". www.kintera.org. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
- ^ Jewish Daily Forward: "IKAR Looks To Build Without Losing Magic" by Rex Weiner December 30, 2012
- ^ Hayes, Dade (2018-07-16). "Showtime Chief David Nevins Slated For Center For Communications Honor". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
External links
[edit]- David Nevins at IMDb
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