Education
Hanlon attended University of California, Los Angeles directing program, he also received a degree in Journalism and Media and went on to work at The Daily News from 1989-1994.
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James Hanlon
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He Executive Produced and Directed the Columbia Broadcasting System documentary film 9/11. In 1992, he joined the New York City Fire Department as a firefighter. In 2001, he convinced the Commissioner to allow him to shoot a documentary about Tony Benetatos, a probationary, or "probie", firefighter.
During filming, the September 11 attacks occurred and the documentary became the film 9/11 which he is the Executive Producer and Director of the 9/11 documentary which aired on Columbia Broadcasting System. He is an American Television Director of shows: NCIS Los Angeles, NCIS and numerous Columbia Broadcasting System episodic dramas.
He directed the independent documentary film A New American Dream. He has appeared as an actor in episodes of New York City Police Department Blue, Sex and the City, Criminal Minds and Law and Order amongst other roles.
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Emmy award; Peabody Award
The George Foster Peabody Awards (or simply Peabody Awards) program, named for American businessman and philanthropist George Peabody, recognizes distinguished and meritorious public service by American radio and television stations, networks, online media, producing organizations, and individuals.The George Foster Peabody Awards (or simply Peabody Awards) program, named for American businessman and philanthropist George Peabody, recognizes distinguished and meritorious public service by American radio and television stations, networks, online media, producing organizations, and individuals.