Chris Stewart is an award-winning director, producer, and writer. He is best known for his work on the hit television series The Office, which ran from 2005 to 2013. He is also known for his directorial efforts on the films American Splendor and Get Low.
Stewart was born in 1977 in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in a creative household, with his father a professional photographer and his mother an artist. Stewart attended the University of Southern California, graduating with a degree in Film and Television Production. After graduating, he began his career in television as a production assistant and writer's assistant.
In 2005, he was hired as a director for the hit television series The Office. Stewart was an integral part of the show's success, directing numerous episodes during its nine-season run. The show was nominated for over a hundred awards, and won a Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting.
After The Office ended, Stewart moved on to directing feature films. His first feature was American Splendor, a biographical drama about the life of comic book creator Harvey Pekar. The film earned critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.
In 2009, Stewart directed the drama Get Low. The film stars Robert Duvall as an elderly man who decides to hold his own funeral while he is still alive. The film was a critical and commercial success, and earned Duvall an Academy Award nomination.
Since then, Stewart has continued to direct and produce television shows and movies. He has worked on shows such as Parks and Recreation, Veep, and The Mick. He also directed the 2019 film Late Night, starring Emma Thompson.
Throughout his career, Stewart has earned numerous awards and accolades for his work. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for his work on The Office. He was also nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special for Get Low.
Chris Stewart is an accomplished director with a long list of credits to his name. His work on The Office and other projects have earned him recognition and awards, and he continues to be a sought-after director in Hollywood.
