George Roy Explained

George Roy
Occupation:Director, producer, editor

George Roy is an American sports documentary director, producer, and editor. Among his twenty two films for HBO are Mantle,[1] When it was a Game, Curse of the Bambino, Broad Street Bullies, Babe Ruth, Fists of Freedom,[2] Hitler's Pawn,[3] and . He has directed and edited numerous films for Showtime, Fox, CBS, NBC, A&E, ESPN and WWE. A graduate of Emerson College, he is the winner of six Emmys and three George F. Foster Peabody Awards.[4]

Former founding partner of Black Canyon Productions and Flagstaff Films, in 2019 Roy founded Jersey Line Films, based in Glen Rock, New Jersey.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HBO Sports Steps Up to the Plate With 'Mantle'. Sandomir. Richard. July 13, 2005. The New York Times. March 15, 2018.
  2. Web site: The Peabody Awards – Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games. March 15, 2018.
  3. Web site: 'Hitler's Pawn' on HBO: An Olympic Betrayal. Sandomir. Richard. July 7, 2004. The New York Times. March 15, 2018.
  4. Web site: For documentary makers, script has flipped. August 31, 2015. SportsBusiness Daily. March 15, 2018.

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