Biography

Marshall Jay Kaplan is an award winning, multi-nominated television producer and director.....and a really nice guy.

His notable projects include CNN's THE HISTORY OF SITCOM, FBI TRUE for CBS/Paramount, ABC's, THE GAME SHOW SHOW and the multi-nominated documentary film, VIEWER DIRECTION ADVISED (which played in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto film festivals). He was also the Creator, Executive Producer and Host of the celebrity-based show, Totally Tracked Down.

His diverse producing credits have aired on top-tier channels including CNN, TLC, BRAVO, FOOD NETWORK, VICE & HGTV and run the gamut of every category in television from factual (docu-series, paranormal and sports series) to reality (home renovations, game shows, antique pickers and even a bridal dress series).

In addition to his producing work, Marshall has years of experience as a director, getting the best out of actors, documentary interviewees, television hosts and stars such as Dan Levy, Zooey Deschanel, Larry David and Valerie Bertinelli.

Prior to television, Marshall worked as a writer and cartoonist in the newspaper industry. His 'Where Are They Now?' column - was carried in 65 newspapers in the United States and Canada.

Marshall has also delved into the podcast world. First with his son, Ben, for the podcast, MY POP'S CULTURE, where the father/son duo interviewed such pop culture icons as Carol Burnett, Gilbert Gottfried and Tommy Chong. Marshall's flies solo for his next podcast - PRISON SENTENCES - where true crimes meets comedy.
- IMDb mini biography by: Max Ray