Barry Fanaro is a highly acclaimed and accomplished comedy writer, boasting an impressive 30-year career in television and feature films. During his tenure as Executive/Writer Producer on the iconic and beloved comedy series "The Golden Girls", he made substantial and significant contributions to its first four seasons, specifically crafting a total of 102 episodes. His exceptional and outstanding work on the show culminated in him receiving the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in the year 1986, followed by a second Emmy Award for Best Comedy/Producer in the year 1987. The esteemed and respected Writers Guild of America also honored him with the Best Comedy Writing Award in the year 1987, and he received another nomination in the year 1988, further solidifying his reputation as a masterful and accomplished comedy writer.
Notable television accolades aside, James Fanaro has earned a trifecta of prestigious Golden Globe Awards for Best Comedy, with the iconic sitcom "The Golden Girls" receiving this esteemed honor in consecutive years, 1986, 1987, and 1988. As the 1990s progressed, Fanaro redirected his creative energies towards feature films, crafting screenplays for notable motion pictures such as "Kingpin," "The Crew," "Men In Black II," and "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry." Furthermore, his extensive portfolio also boasts selected production re-writes for "Analyze This," "My Favorite Martian," "Big Trouble," and "What's The Worst That Could Happen?"
Throughout the span of a decade, commencing in 2009, Fanaro has been consistently engaged in crafting five unique and original feature films, with an impressive array of projects currently underway, indicative of his unwavering commitment to his artistic endeavors.
Throughout the course of his remarkable career, Fanaro has consistently showcased his remarkable versatility, manifesting his innate creativity and unwavering dedication to his craft, thereby solidifying his position as a highly respected and accomplished figure within the entertainment industry.
