Marty Callner

Martin Henry Callner (August 25, 1946 – March 17, 2025) was an American director who made music videos, comedy specials, concert specials and television shows. He was the creator of HBO's Hard Knocks, and was nominated for numerous Primetime Emmy Awards, Directors Guild of America Awards, CableACE Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.

Background Born in Chicago on August 25, 1946, Martin Henry Callner grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, raised primarily by his mother. He attended three universities but did not earn a degree.

Single Program – General Entertainment or Variety: Music Single Program – General Entertainment or Variety: Unclassified 1983 Directing a Theatrical-Music Program Camelot 1995 Music Special Madonna: The Girlie Show – Live Down Under 1999

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time 2003 Robin Williams: Live on Broadway 2004 Rolling Stones: Forty Licks World Tour Live at Madison Square Garden 1994 MTV Video Music Awards Best Direction in a Video "Amazing" – Aerosmith 1991

Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Drama Series, Variety Series, Miniseries or a Special Cher... at the Mirage

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special

1998 Garth: Live from Central Park 1999

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway Rolling Stones: Forty Licks World Tour Live at Madison Square Garden

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special 2010

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction 2011 The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway