David Anspaugh

David Anspaugh, widely known to be an “actor’s director,” has been a highly acclaimed force in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. His work as an associate producer on television movies led to his producing and directing Hill Street Blues, for which he won two Emmy Awards. He followed this with St. Elsewhere and Miami Vice before making his feature film debut with Hoosiers. His additional screen credits include Fresh Horses, Rudy, Moonlight and Valentino, and The Game of Their Lives.

Awards

Nominated DGA Award – 1985 for “Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series’ – Night “St. Elsewhere” (1982). For episode “Fade to White”.”

Won DGA Award – 1983 for “Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series’ – Night “Hill Street Blues” (1981). Shared with: Cal Naylor (unit production manager) (plaque) Rick Wallace (first assistant director) (plaque) Dale White (second assistant director) (plaque) Jack Philbrick (second assistant director) (plaque) For episode “Personal Foul”.”

Nominated DGA Award – 1982 for “Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series’ – Night “Hill Street Blues” (1981). For episode “The Last White Man on East Ferry Avenue”.”

Won Emmy – 1983 for “Outstanding Drama Series “Hill Street Blues” (1981). Shared with: Steven Bochco (executive producer) Gregory Hoblit (co-executive producer) Anthony Yerkovich (supervising producer) Scott Brazil (NBC).”

Won Emmy – 1982 for “Outstanding Drama Series “Hill Street Blues” (1981). Shared with: Steven Bochco (executive producer) Gregory Hoblit (supervising producer) Anthony Yerkovich (producer) (NBC).”

Won Special Achievement Award – 1996 for “Hoosiers (1986). Shared with: Angelo Pizzo In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the stand-up-and-cheer film that’s straight from the “Heart”land.”

Won Studio Crystal Heart Award – 1994 for “Rudy (1993). Shared with: Angelo Pizzo”

Nominated Independent Spirit Award – 1987 for “Best First Feature Hoosiers (1986). Shared with: John Daly (producer) Carter DeHaven (producer) Derek Gibson (producer) Angelo Pizzo (producer)”

- bio parts courtesy of Wikipedia and IMDB