Philip Cannistra

Background

Cannistra, Philip was born on February 16, 1954 in Brooklyn. Son of Philip Anthony and Rose Cannistra.

Education

Bachelor, Hofstra U., 1976.

Career

Cameraman, Diocesan television Center, Uniondale, New York, 1973-1974; stage manager, Station WSNL, Patchogue, New York, 1973-1975; stage manager Long Island Ednl. Council, Station WLIW, Garden City, New York, 1974-1976; producer, director, Suffolk Cablevision, Brentwood, New York, 1974-1976; stage manager, production associate, ABC-television Sports, New York City, 1975-1982; stage manager, Bestek Theatrical Prodns., Babylon, New York, 1981-1984; associate director, Heritage Teleprodns., Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, 1984; stage manager, Merrill Lynch Video Network, New York City, 1984-1985; associate director, NBC-television, New York City, 1985-1996; associate director, Fox-television, since 1996.

Achievements

• Philip Cannistra has been listed as a noteworthy Television associate director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Dirs. Guild American.

Connections

Father:

Philip Anthony Cannistra

Mother:

Rose Cannistra