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{{Short description|American television executive and executive producer}}
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| birth_date = 1965
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| birth_place = Washington, D.C.
| alma_mater = B.A. [[Amherst College]]
| alma_mater = B.A. [[Amherst College]]
| known_for = Chief Creative Officer of [[CBS Corporation]] and Chairman and CEO of [[Showtime Networks]]
| known_for = Chief Content Officer of Scripted Originals for [[Paramount+]] and Chairman and CEO of [[Showtime Networks]]
| occupation = Television executive and executive producer
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| spouse = [[Andrea Blaugrund Nevins]]
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'''David Nevins''' is an [[United States|American]] [[television producer]] and executive. He is the Chief Creative Officer of [[CBS Corporation]] and Chairman and CEO of [[Showtime Networks]].<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>
'''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
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]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Nevins was born in 1965, 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 was 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 />
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 />


==Career==
==Career==
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.
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Nevins serves as Chief Creative Officer, CBS Corporation. He is responsible for oversight of 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]]. He also oversees CBS’s interest in [[The CW]], a joint venture between CBS Corporation and [[Warner Bros. Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/david-nevins-named-cbs-chief-creative-officer-1202485602/|title=Showtime Boss David Nevins Named CBS’ Chief Creative Officer|last=Chmielewski|first=Dawn C.|date=2018-10-18|work=Deadline|access-date=2018-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref>


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Nevins joined Showtime as entertainment president in 2010. Under his watch, Showtime greenlit shows such as [[Homeland (TV series)|Homeland]], [[Billions (TV series)|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]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/david-nevins-named-cbs-chief-creative-officer-1202485602/|title=Showtime Boss David Nevins Named CBS' Chief Creative Officer|last=Chmielewski|first=Dawn C.|date=2018-10-18|work=Deadline|access-date=2018-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref>
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In 2016, Nevins was honored with the Dorothy and Sherrill C. Corwin Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kintera.org/site/c.owL8JoO7KzE/b.1485573/k.77D0/Blackbaud_Internet_Solutions__Online_Events_and_Marketing_Solutions.htm?kntaw15810=6A68EF1B65E6446EAB20B674E744971A|title=Blackbaud Internet Solutions - Online Events and Marketing Solutions|website=www.kintera.org|access-date=2018-10-25}}</ref>

As the head of Imagine TV between 2002 and 2010, Nevins produced shows such as [[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]], [[Friday Night Lights (TV series)|Friday Night Lights]], and [[24 (TV series)|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: Life on the Street|Homicide]] and [[ER (TV series)|ER]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2018/10/cbs-corporation-david-nevins-chief-creative-officer-joe-ianniello-1202013376/|title=Another Sign That the Moonves Era Is Over: CBS Corp. Names Showtime's David Nevins as Chief Creative Officer|last1=Schneider|first1=Michael|date=2018-10-18|website=IndieWire|language=en|access-date=2019-01-31}}</ref>

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In 2016, Nevins was honored with the Dorothy and Sherrill C. Corwin Human Relations Award from the [[American Jewish Committee]] Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kintera.org/site/c.owL8JoO7KzE/b.1485573/k.77D0/Blackbaud_Internet_Solutions__Online_Events_and_Marketing_Solutions.htm?kntaw15810=6A68EF1B65E6446EAB20B674E744971A|title=Blackbaud Internet Solutions - Online Events and Marketing Solutions|website=www.kintera.org|access-date=2018-10-25}}</ref>

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==
==Personal life==
In 1996, Nevins married [[Andrea Blaugrund Nevins|Andrea Blaugrund]] in [[Shelter Island Heights]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name=NYTWed /> He previously served on the Board of Directors of the [[Post-Denominational Judaism|post-denominational Jewish]] congregation [[IKAR (Jewish congregation)|IKAR]].<ref name=JDFMagic>[http://forward.com/news/168454/ikar-looks-to-build-without-losing-magic/ Jewish Daily Forward: "IKAR Looks To Build Without Losing Magic" by Rex Weiner] December 30, 2012</ref>
In 1996, Nevins married [[Andrea Blaugrund Nevins|Andrea Blaugrund]] in [[Shelter Island Heights]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name=NYTWed /> He previously served on the board of directors of the [[Post-Denominational Judaism|post-denominational Jewish]] congregation [[IKAR (Jewish congregation)|IKAR]].<ref name=JDFMagic>[http://forward.com/news/168454/ikar-looks-to-build-without-losing-magic/ Jewish Daily Forward: "IKAR Looks To Build Without Losing Magic" by Rex Weiner] December 30, 2012</ref>

In 2018, Nevins received the top award for excellence, which is named for Frank Stanton, at the annual luncheon benefiting the Center for Communications.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/showtime-david-nevins-slated-for-center-for-communications-honor-1202427271/|title=Showtime Chief David Nevins Slated For Center For Communications Honor|last1=Hayes|first1=Dade|date=2018-07-16|website=Deadline|language=en|access-date=2019-01-31}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 06:28, 2 February 2024

David Nevins
Born (1966-02-28) February 28, 1966 (age 58)
Washington, D.C.
Alma materB.A. Amherst College
Occupation(s)Television executive and executive producer
Known forChief Content Officer of Scripted Originals for Paramount+ and Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks
SpouseAndrea Blaugrund Nevins
Children3

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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Showtime's New Mastermind, David Nevins". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Who We Are". Grady College and University of Georgia. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d New York Times: "Andrea Blaugrund and David Nevins" September 1, 1996
  4. ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C. (2018-10-18). "Showtime Boss David Nevins Named CBS' Chief Creative Officer". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Blackbaud Internet Solutions - Online Events and Marketing Solutions". www.kintera.org. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
  7. ^ Jewish Daily Forward: "IKAR Looks To Build Without Losing Magic" by Rex Weiner December 30, 2012
  8. ^ Hayes, Dade (2018-07-16). "Showtime Chief David Nevins Slated For Center For Communications Honor". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
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