Ben Winston facts for kids

Benjamin Saul Winston (born 13 October 1981) is a talented British producer and director. He is also a founding partner of a company called Fulwell 73. Ben Winston has won an incredible 13 Emmy Awards, which are like the Oscars for television! He has been nominated 33 times, and in 2019, he set a record for the most Emmy nominations in one year with 8. A magazine called Business Insider even said he is "the most influential producer in television."

Ben Winston helps create many popular shows you might know. He is a top producer for The Late Late Show with James Corden and the famous Grammy Awards. He also works on The Kardashians for Hulu and "Carpool Karaoke" for Apple TV. He was the main producer and director for the Friends: The Reunion special, which was watched by tons of people. Another big hit he produced was Adele One Night Only, which was a top-rated TV show in 2022.

Who is Ben Winston?

Ben Winston is known for making exciting TV shows and music specials. He works with many famous singers and actors. He helps bring their stories and performances to your screens.

Early Life and Family

Ben Winston was born in 1981. He is the youngest of three children. His father is Robert Winston, Baron Winston, who is also a very well-known person. Ben is from a Jewish family.

He went to school at the University College School. Later, he studied Broadcasting at the University of Leeds and finished in 2004. Ben is married to Meredith Winston. They have two daughters named Ruby and Grace. Ruby's godfather is the famous singer Harry Styles!

Ben Winston's Amazing Career

Ben Winston started his career in 2007. He began by helping to produce a film called In The Hands of the Gods. Since then, he has produced and directed many different shows and specials.

Creating Hit TV Shows

Ben Winston has worked on many popular TV shows. He was a producer for The X Factor in the UK. He also worked on the Christmas special of the comedy show Gavin & Stacey for the BBC. This special was watched by more people than almost any other show since 2003! It even won an award in 2020.

He has a close friend, James Corden, and they have worked together on many projects. One of their most famous ideas is "Carpool Karaoke." This fun segment started in a documentary in 2014. Ben and James thought it would be funny to see famous people singing their songs in a normal car. It became a regular part of The Late Late Show with James Corden and is now super popular!

Working with Music Stars

Ben Winston has produced and directed many music specials for huge artists. These include Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, Elton John, Sam Smith, Adele, Justin Bieber, and Shawn Mendes. He also helped create documentaries and films for the band One Direction, like their movie This Is Us. He even helped with a huge live concert from South Africa called Global Citizen: Mandela 100 with Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Big Awards and Achievements

Ben Winston has won many important awards for his work. He has won MTV Video Music Awards, Brit Awards for directing, and Critics' Choice Movie Awards. He also won two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2016 for his work on The Late Late Show with James Corden and the "Carpool Karaoke" special. A magazine called Variety even put him on their list of the top 20 unscripted producers in the world!

Filmography Highlights

Ben Winston has directed and produced many projects. Here are some of his notable works:

As a Director

• 2011: JLS: Eyes Wide Open 3D (Documentary)
• 2011: One Direction: A Year in the Making (TV Movie documentary)
• 2014: When Corden Met Barlow (TV special)
• 2021: Friends: The Reunion (TV special)

As a Producer

• 2011: Brit Awards 2011 (TV special)
• 2013: One Direction: This Is Us (Documentary)
• 2015–2023: The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series)
• 2017: Carpool Karaoke (TV Series)
• 2017: 59th Annual Grammy Awards (TV Special)
• 2021: Adele One Night Only (CBS special)
• 2022: The Kardashians (TV series)