Rushmore DeNooyer is a renowned filmmaker with an impressive portfolio of documentaries for prominent networks such as PBS, History, Discovery, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and Turner Broadcasting, among others. His work includes writing, producing, and directing numerous programs for the PBS science series Nova, featuring a range of captivating topics, including the 2-hour special "Black Hole Apocalypse", "Apollo's Daring Mission", which chronicles the historic Apollo 8 mission, "Cold Case JFK", a meticulous investigation of the Kennedy assassination, "Universe or Multiverse?", the concluding episode of the "Fabric of the Cosmos" series, "Hubble's Amazing Rescue", which documented the final repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, and many more.
Throughout his career, Rushmore's work has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious George F. Peabody Award, the Writers Guild of America Award, the International Documentary Association's Distinguished Achievement Award, and multiple Emmy nominations. His PBS Special "Black Hole Apocalypse" was selected by the American Institute of Physics for its Science Communication Award in the Broadcast category for its exceptional storytelling and ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to the public.
Before transitioning to documentary filmmaking, Rushmore spent twenty years as a musician and music producer, and he still actively works in the music industry, having composed music scores for numerous films. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History and American Civilization from Brown University, where he graduated with honors.
