Mark Burnett

James Mark Burnett, born on July 17, 1960, is a television producer and author known for his contributions to the entertainment industry. He has served as the former Chairman of MGM Worldwide Television Group and has created and produced popular reality shows such as Survivor, The Apprentice, The Voice, and Shark Tank. Burnett's TV series have received a remarkable 151 Emmy nominations, and he has personally won twelve Emmy Awards, five Producers Guild of America Awards, ten Critics' Choice Television Awards, and nine People's Choice Awards. He is currently the executive producer of multiple network and cable television shows, and his influential presence in the media industry has earned him a spot in the prestigious Variety500 for five consecutive years.More