Tom Cohen
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2012 |
Showrunner/Executive Producer
Event |
Cash Cab Lion Television |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1992 | Honors English/Psychology | University of Michigan |
Equipment
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About me
I'm a multiple Emmy Award-winning Showrunner, Executive Producer, Series Developer, Writer, Producer and Director. As EP and Showrunner of the long-running series Cash Cab and Cash Cab Chicago on Discovery Channel, I was nominated for 6 and won 3 Daytime Emmy Awards. After Cash Cab I went on to create and Executive Produce "Bandit Patrol" for Nat Geo Wild. As president of my own production company, Wanderlust Entertainment, I'm currently developing series for a variety of networks, producing PSAs and digital short-form pieces, and working with other production entities to pitch, develop and produce reality, game, and comedy content.Before Cash Cab, I wrote and produced series and short-form programming for a wide variety of production companies and cable networks, including History Channel, NBC, National Geographic Channel, Spike TV, Fox Sports, VH1, ABC Family, TLC, and others. At MTV I wrote and produced "Rodman World Tour" and the Cable Ace Award-winning "Idiot Savants." I was also on-air talent during my years at MTV, featured in a variety of shows including "House of Style," and I've since gone on to star in several shows and play many roles in a variety of genres.
My first book, "Dogs With Old Man Faces," was published in October 2013 and I'm currently working on a second book about dogs.
My specialties are Reality Television, Series Formats, Game Shows/Competition Series, Audience Participation Series, Comedy, and Unscripted Reality.
In addition to my TV work, I'm passionate about animal rights and incorporate that passion into my work. I've produced PSAs for NonHuman Rights Project, NY-Class, and recently did two powerful videos for PETA.
Additional information:
Have written and produced a dozen short-form interstitials and branded shorts for corporate and non-for-profit clients.
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Writer |
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Job Titles | Writer, Producer, Line Producer, Showrunner, Content Producer |
Years in industry | 6+ years |