Anita Addison, a pioneering African-American female television executive, embarked on a distinguished career, commencing as a director, where she skillfully guided the production of numerous episodes for renowned television shows such as "Knots Landing", "Quantum Leap", "Freddy's Nightmares", "ER", "Sirens", and "Judging Amy". Her impressive repertoire also included directing made-for-TV movies, including the critically acclaimed "There Are No Children Here", starring the illustrious Oprah Winfrey and Keith David, and "Deep in My Heart", featuring the talented Anne Bancroft.
Throughout her tenure, Ms. Addison held prominent executive positions at CBS, Lorimar, and Warner Brothers Television, and served as the executive producer or producer of notable television series such as "Sisters", "It Had to Be You", "That's Life", and "St. Michael's Crossing".
Tragically, Anita Addison passed away at the tender age of 51, with the exact cause of her death remaining undisclosed. In a heartfelt tribute, the Academy Award-winning film "Crash" (2004) was dedicated to her memory by her friend, writer, and director Paul Haggis.
