Paul Bogart facts for kids

Paul Bogart (born Paul Bogoff) was a talented American director and producer for television. He was born on November 13, 1919, and passed away on April 15, 2012. Paul Bogart directed many popular TV shows, including Get Smart, All In The Family, and The Golden Girls. He also directed movies like Oh, God! You Devil and Torch Song Trilogy. Bogart won five Primetime Emmy Awards, which are big awards for TV shows, during his long career. He was also honored at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

Paul Bogart's Early Life and Career

Paul Bogart was born on November 13, 1919, in Harlem, New York City, New York. His birth name was Paul Bogoff.

After serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, Bogart started his career in entertainment. In 1946, he began as a puppeteer with the Berkeley Marionettes. A puppeteer is someone who performs with puppets.

Later, he became a stage manager and associate director at the television network NBC. He worked on live TV shows like Kraft Television Theatre and Goodyear Playhouse. A stage manager helps organize everything behind the scenes for a show. An associate director helps the main director.

Paul Bogart had three children. Their names were Tracy, Jennifer, and Peter Bogart.

Paul Bogart's Notable Works

Paul Bogart directed many episodes of famous television series. In 1961, he directed parts of 'Way Out'. He also worked on Coronet Blue in 1967.

He directed episodes of the popular comedy show Get Smart. From 1975 to 1979, he directed All In The Family, which was a very well-known sitcom. In 1985, he directed four episodes of the first season of The Golden Girls.

Bogart also directed several films. Some of his movies include Marlowe and Skin Game. Both of these films starred the actor James Garner. Other films he directed were Halls of Anger, Class of '44, Oh, God! You Devil, and Torch Song Trilogy.

Awards and Recognition

Paul Bogart was nominated for sixteen Primetime Emmy Awards during his career. He won five of these prestigious awards. These awards celebrate excellence in television.

In 1991, he received a special honor at the Cannes Film Festival in France. This award was called the French Festival Internationelle Programmes Audiovisuelle. It recognized his great work in audiovisual programs.