R. J. Cutler, a renowned American filmmaker, documentarian, television producer, and theater director, born in 1962 in Great Neck, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
His extensive repertoire includes documentary films such as The War Room, A Perfect Candidate, Thin, The September Issue, The World According to Dick Cheney, and Listen to Me Marlon, which have garnered critical acclaim.
Cutler's non-fiction television series, Black. White., American High, Freshman Diaries, and 30 Days, have also received widespread recognition. Furthermore, he has worked on the prime time drama series Nashville, the scripted podcast The Oval Office Tapes, and the feature film If I Stay.
Cutler's first film, The War Room, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, and he has received numerous awards, including two Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, a GLAAD Award, two Cinema Eye Awards, and two Television Academy Honor Awards.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, the Museum of Television and Radio held a five-day retrospective of his work in 2009, showcasing his impressive body of work.
