Frank Valentini
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Frank Valentini is an American television producer, director and composer for the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. From 1985-1994 he worked as stage manager. In 1994 he was promoted to Associate Producer assuming full producer duties in 1996 and in 2003 he became executive producer, replacing Gary Tomlin. He worked as head writer (with Brian Frons) and director for the show and composed some of the music used in the program.[citation needed]
Under his direction as Executive Producer and lead Director Valentini led the show to its first Emmy win for Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team since 1983[1] as well as the show's first win for Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team since 1994.[2] Valentini's reputation for attracting talent both from the acting community and the music world has garnered critical praise from both industry and mainstream press. He was able to secure guest appearances from Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Mary J. Blige, the Pussycat Dolls and others.[citation needed]
[edit] Awards and nominations
- Won:
- (2002) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Drama Series for One Life to Live
- (2005) GLAAD Media Award Outstanding Daily Drama
- Nominations:
- (2008) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Drama Series for One Life to Live
- (2007) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Drama Series for One Life to Live
- (2004) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team for One Life to Live
- (2004) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Original Song for One Life to Live for Flash of Light, co-composed by Paul Glass
- (2000) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Drama Series for One Life to Live
Directors Guild of America Awards
- (2003) DGA Award Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for One Life to Live for directing episode #8656.
| Preceded by Gary Tomlin |
Executive Producer of One Life to Live 2003-2012 |
Succeeded by Show Canceled |
| Preceded by Jill Farren Phelps |
Executive Producer of General Hospital 2012-present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
