Anthony Hemingway facts for kids

Anthony Maurice Hemingway (born in 1977) is an American director who works on movies and television shows. He is known for directing many episodes of popular TV series. Some of these include CSI: NY, Treme, and Glee. He also directed the feature film Red Tails (2012).

Before he became a director, Hemingway worked as an assistant director. This role is very important on a film or TV set. An assistant director helps the main director keep everything organized and on schedule.

Career Journey

Anthony Hemingway started his career in the television industry. He worked as an assistant director on the HBO show Oz. This experience helped him learn how TV shows are made.

He later became the first assistant director for the movie Freedomland in 2006. He also worked with the famous actor Samuel L. Jackson on the 2002 movie Changing Lanes.

Getting a Big Break

A major step in Hemingway's career was working on the TV drama The Wire. He started as a first assistant director for many episodes. The creators of the show saw his talent and hard work.

In 2006, they gave him the chance to direct an episode himself. The episode was called "Unto Others". The show's creator, David Simon, said that everyone knew it was the right time for Hemingway to become a director. This directing job opened the door for him to direct many other TV shows.

Directing a Major Movie

In 2012, Hemingway directed his first big movie, Red Tails. The movie tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American pilots who fought in World War II.

The project was created by George Lucas, the famous filmmaker behind Star Wars. Having Lucas as an executive producer was a huge opportunity for Hemingway. The film was an important project that shared a powerful story from history.

Recent Work

Hemingway continues to be a busy and successful director. In 2020, he signed an agreement with 20th Television. This deal allows him to create, produce, and direct his own television projects. This means he has more creative control over the stories he wants to tell.

Selected Works

Anthony Hemingway has directed episodes for many different television shows. Here is a small list of some of his directing work:

• Red Tails (2012) - His first feature film.
• Once Upon a Time - An episode in 2012.
• Glee - An episode in 2015.
• Falling Skies - An episode in 2011.
• Heroes - An episode in 2008.
• Community - An episode in 2010.
• ER - Two episodes in 2007 and 2008.
• Battlestar Galactica - An episode in 2008.