John Landgraf Explained

John Landgraf
Birth Name:John Phillip Landgraf
Birth Date:20 May 1962
Birth Place:California, U.S.
Alma Mater:Pitzer College (BA)
Occupation:Television executive
Years Active:1988–present
Employer:Disney General Entertainment Content (2019–present)
Chairman of FX
Predecessor:Peter Liguori
Children:3

John Phillip Landgraf (born May 20, 1962) is the Chairman of FX Networks.[1] He is also a member ofthe Peabody Awards[2] board of directors, which is presented by the University of Georgia's Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Previously he was President and General Manager of FX Network, a position he held since 2005.[3] TV critic Alan Sepinwall jokingly refers to Landgraf as "the Mayor of TV".[4]

Early life

Landgraf was born in California to father John R. Landgraf, Ph.D., a pastor, and Barbara Landgraf (née Joslin).[5] When he was very young, his parents traveled constantly, performing as backup singers for the gospel evangelist Rev. Mel Dibble, who was part of Billy Graham Crusades.[6] When he was 5 years old, his mother completed an M.A. in social work and his father completed his PhD in family counseling.[7] In 1969, when he was seven years old, his parents divorced.[8]

After spending much of his childhood moving, Landgraf spent his high school years in Oakland, California, and graduated from Skyline High in 1980.[9]

In 1984, Landgraf received a B.A. in Anthropology from Pitzer College, one of the Claremont Colleges.[10]

Career

Early career

During and after college, Landgraf did an internship, worked in sales and eventually worked on the production side of the video production company J-Nex Media, a Los Angeles company that made commercial and industrial video.

In 1988, Landgraf was Director of Development at Sarabande Productions, where he eventually became Senior Vice President.

From 1994 to 1999, Landgraf was Vice President of Primetime at NBC where he oversaw the development of The West Wing, and other popular TV shows that included Friends and JAG.

Producing

Landgraf founded the production company Jersey Television with Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher. Jersey Television was responsible for producing shows like Comedy Central's Reno 911! and Karen Sisco.

FX Network

In 2004, Landgraf was President of Entertainment of FX Network, responsible for original TV shows that included critically acclaimed shows like The Shield and the Denis Leary-starring show, Rescue Me.

In 2005, Landgraf was promoted to President and General Manager of FX Network, a position that oversees the management FX, FX HD, the Fox Movie Channel and FX Prods.[11] In this position Landgraf is responsible for the operations, programming, development, scheduling, and marketing of the TV channels he oversees.

In 2013, Landgraf launched FXX.[12]

During the 2015 Television Critics Association presentations, Landgraf expressed concern that while television is undergoing a golden age, there is simply too much television.[13] [14]

In 2023, Landgraf was put in charge of National Geographic and Onyx Collective programming.[15]

Personal life

In 1997, Landgraf married actress Ally Walker. They have three sons named Walker, Will, and Cal, and live in Santa Monica, California.[16]

Landgraf plays the flute. He also sang in a barbershop quartet during his time at Pitzer College.

Filmography

Awards

Works and publications

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Business Unit Leaders: John Landgraf, Chief Executive Officer FX Networks and FX Productions. 21st Century Fox. en. 2017.
  2. Web site: Who We Are. November 22, 2019. Grady College and University of Georgia.
  3. News: Fox Networks Group. John Landgraf Named President & General Manager, FX Networks. 31 August 2015. Business Wire. 10 May 2005.
  4. News: Sepinwall. Alan. Fienberg. Dan. Listen: Firewall & Iceberg Podcast No. 295 - 'True Detective' finale & 'Show Me a Hero'. 14 August 2015. HitFix. 11 August 2015.
  5. Web site: John R Landgraf - California Divorce Index. FamilySearch. 31 August 2015.
  6. Web site: The Leavenworth Times from Leavenworth, Kansas . Scheerer . Laura . 8 May 1964 . 2017-10-08.
  7. News: Myers. Jack. Lunch at Michael's with FX' John Landgraf: Master Story Teller and Industry Leader. 31 August 2015. Media Village. 7 August 2007.
  8. News: Obituaries - Anne Harroun, Interior architect. 31 August 2015. The Almanac. 26 April 2000.
  9. News: Abraham. Z. Skyline High Reunion was a blast! Tom Hanks and John Landgraf, take note. 31 August 2015. San Francisco Chronicle. 1 August 2010.
  10. Web site: Pitzer College Alumnus and Trustee John Landgraf '84 Named CEO of FX Networks and FX Productions. Pitzer College. 31 August 2015. 6 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150905221158/http://pitweb.pitzer.edu/communications/2013/06/pitzer-college-alumnus-trustee-john-landgraf-84-named-ceo-fx-networks-fx-productions/. 5 September 2015. dead.
  11. News: Nordyke. Kimberly. Landgraf stays put atop FX Networks. 31 August 2015. The Hollywood Reporter. 19 May 2008.
  12. Web site: John Landgraf . 26 September 2017 . 2017-10-08.
  13. News: Koblin. John. Soul-Searching in TV Land Over the Challenges of a New Golden Age. 31 August 2015. The New York Times. 30 August 2015.
  14. News: Littleton. Cynthia. FX Networks Chief John Landgraf: 'There Is Simply Too Much Television'. 31 August 2015. Variety. 7 August 2015.
  15. Web site: Steinberg . Brian . Disney TV Reshuffle: Dana Walden Makes First Big Moves as John Landgraf, Simran Sethi Expand Duties . Variety . February 28, 2023 . June 22, 2023.
  16. Web site: John Landgraf - Television Academy Profile. Emmys. 31 August 2015.
  17. Web site: Baker & Kent Top the List of NCTA's 2012 Vanguard Winners. National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA). 31 August 2015. 3 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042617/https://www.ncta.com/news-and-events/media-room/content/baker-kent-top-list-ncta%E2%80%99s-2012-vanguard-winners. 4 March 2016. dead.
  18. Web site: How Risk-Taking Catapulted FX's John Landgraf to TV Executive of the Year . Lynch . Jason . 28 November 2016 . 2017-10-08.
  19. News: Littleton. Cynthia. Variety Honors FX Networks' John Landgraf with Creative Leadership Award. 31 August 2015. Variety. 28 October 2014.
  20. News: Holman. Jordyn. Danny DeVito Honors FX's John Landgraf at Variety's Hollywood New Leaders Event. 31 August 2015. Variety. 29 October 2014.

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