Morgan Neville

Morgan Neville is a renowned American film producer, director, and writer, born on October 10, 1967, in Los Angeles, California, USA. His passion for art and sports began early in life, excelling in photography and gymnastics while also playing lacrosse in high school. After pursuing his education at the University of Pennsylvania, he ventured into the film industry, making significant contributions to the documentary genre.

Throughout his career, Neville has produced a string of critically acclaimed documentaries. His film “20 Feet from Stardom,” which delves into the lives of background singers, earned him an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and a Grammy Award for Best Music Film. Another notable work, “Best of Enemies,” depicting debates between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley, received an Emmy Award and a shortlisting for the Academy Award.

In 2018, Neville’s documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” celebrating Fred Rogers’ life, became the highest-grossing biographical documentary of all time. He has been recognized with a total of 40 wins and 39 nominations, including an Oscar, and has collaborated with renowned Hollywood talents such as Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen.