Adam Bernstein
Age: 64
Birthplace: Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Adam Bernstein (born May 7, 1960) is an American film director, music video director and television director. For his work on the television show Fargo in 2014, he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special. In 2007, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for his work on 30 Rock.
He was born in Princeton, New Jersey. Bernstein has been married to actress Jessica Hecht since 1995. He is of half Jewish and half Italian ancestry. Bernstein started his career as an animator. He went on to direct over seventy music videos, including "Love Shack" for the B-52's, "Hey Ladies" for the Beastie Boys and "Baby's Got Back" for Sir Mix-a-Lot. In addition to the pilots for Fargo, 30 Rock, Scrubs, Alpha House and Strangers with Candy, Bernstein directed multiple episodes of Oz and Breaking Bad.
Television credits
- Better Call Saul (2015-16)
- Outsiders (2015)
- Fargo (2014)
- Shameless (2011)
- Bored to Death (2011)
- Parenthood (2010)
- Californication (2008-2014)
- Breaking Bad (2008-2012)
- 30 Rock (2006): Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
- The Bedford Diaries (2006) directed pilot episode
- Scrubs (2001-2007)
- Ed (2001-2003)
- Entourage (2004)
- The Job (2002)
- Oz (1999-2003)
- Action (1999-2000)
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1999)
- Strangers with Candy (1998)
- The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993)
Selected music video credits
- "Alternative Girlfriend" by Barenaked Ladies (1995)
- "Hey Ladies" by the Beastie Boys (1989)
- "Love Shack" by The B-52's (1989)
- "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-a-Lot (1992)
- "Headache" by Frank Black (1994)
- 7 music videos by They Might Be Giants (1986-1992)
Film directing credits
- Bad Apple (2004)
- Six Ways to Sunday (1997) (also writer)
- It's Pat (1994)