Anthony B. Sacco is an American television director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on The Sopranos and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Sacco was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1969. He attended the University of Rhode Island and graduated with a degree in communications. He then moved to New York City to pursue his career in television.
Sacco began his television career as an assistant director on the acclaimed drama series The Sopranos. He worked on the show for six years and received three Emmy Award nominations for his work. He also worked as an associate director on the long-running series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2008, Sacco made his directorial debut with the short film The Perfect Piece. The film was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and went on to win several awards, including Best Short at the Flickerfest International Film Festival in Australia.
Sacco went on to direct episodes of the TV series True Blood and The Americans. In 2014, he directed the feature film The Forger, starring John Travolta. The film was released in theaters in 2015 and received positive reviews.
Sacco then directed and produced the crime drama series Power, which stars Omari Hardwick and Naturi Naughton. The series has been running for five seasons and is a critical and commercial success.
Sacco has earned two Emmy Award nominations for his work on television. He has also been nominated for two Directors Guild of America Awards, one for The Americans and one for Power.
Sacco’s work is characterized by its gritty realism and strong visual style. He is a masterful storyteller who has a knack for creating compelling characters and intense drama. He has proven himself to be one of the most talented directors in the industry and is sure to continue to make a lasting impact in the world of television.
