Nick Weidenfeld is an esteemed television producer and executive who has garnered an Emmy Award for his outstanding work in the industry. Currently, he serves as the President of Programming for Viceland, a youth-oriented television network co-owned by Vice Media and A&E Networks. Weidenfeld was instrumental in launching the network and has overseen an impressive array of original programming, including the nightly talk show "Desus and Mero," which Deadline has praised as "the most relevant" show in late night television. Additionally, he was responsible for the network's first scripted series, "What Would Diplo Do," starring James Van Der Beek.
Weidenfeld's professional journey began in 2004 when he was appointed Head of Development for Adult Swim, where he played a pivotal role in developing several acclaimed shows, including the Peabody Award-winning animated series "The Boondocks," as well as "Children's Hospital," "Robot Chicken," and "Rick and Morty."
In 2012, Weidenfeld was recruited by then FOX President, Kevin Reilly, to create ADHD Studios, which developed and produced over 10 animated series for both FOX and FX.
Born in Washington D.C., Weidenfeld attended Columbia University and currently divides his time between Los Angeles and New York with his wife and son.
