Mark Catalena is the epitome of excellence in documentary programming and filmmaking, renowned for his unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and exceptional visual storytelling.
In 2009, he received the esteemed Peabody Award for his documentary feature, Inventing LA: The Chandlers and Their Times.
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night, a documentary in the 28-year history of the PBS series American Masters, earned him a 2012 Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing, and became the highest-rated documentary in the series.
Mark has collaborated with filmmaker Peter Jones on 25 films for the Emmy Award-winning A&E series Biography, including six two-hour specials on iconic figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, and Brian Wilson.
His directorial debut was marked by the 2-hour Biography special on the life and career of Georgia O'Keeffe.
He co-directed Goldwyn for PBS and the Emmy Award-winning Stardust: The Bette Davis Story for TCM.
Throughout his career, Mark has consistently strived for high production values, solidifying his reputation as a skilled and accomplished documentarian.
