Carol Cuddy

Biography

Carol Cuddy is a highly respected and experienced producer and unit production manager in the film and television industry. With over 45 years of experience, she has played a pivotal role in bringing numerous studio and independent films, network television series, streaming productions, and documentaries to life. Her career is marked by a consistent involvement in acclaimed projects and a deep understanding of the intricacies of film and television production.

Career Trajectory and Key Roles

Carol Cuddy's extensive career demonstrates her versatility and expertise across various production roles:

• Unit Production Manager (UPM): A significant portion of her career has been as a Unit Production Manager. In this role, she is responsible for the logistics and financial management of the physical production, ensuring the project stays on schedule and within budget. Her UPM credits include major motion pictures like The Departed (2006), Men in Black 3 (2012), Unfaithful (2002), The Interpreter (2005), Raising Helen (2004), and The Juror (1996). She also served as UPM on independent films such as Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) and Picture Perfect (1997).
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• Producer and Executive Producer: Cuddy has steadily taken on producer and executive producer roles, indicating her increased creative and financial oversight of projects. Her producing credits include:
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  • Maniac (2018, Netflix series): Producer
  • True Detective (2014, HBO series): Producer
  • The Other Woman (2010): Producer
  • The Staircase (2022, HBO Max series): Executive Producer
  • P-Valley (2020, Starz series): Co-Executive Producer
  • Chinese Puzzle (2013): Executive Producer
  • Remember Me (2010): Executive Producer
  • Rachel Getting Married (2008): Executive Producer
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• Associate Producer and Production Supervisor: Earlier in her career, she held roles such as Associate Producer on films like Across the Sea of Time (1995) and the documentary Down and Out in America (1986). She was also a Production Supervisor on Stars & Bars (1988).
• Television Series: Beyond the notable limited series, Cuddy has contributed to network television shows like Elementary.
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• Documentaries: Her work extends to documentaries, including Down and Out in America and Shine A Light.

Affiliations and Recognition

Carol Cuddy is a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Television Academy, signifying her standing within the industry. Her work has received nominations for prestigious awards, reflecting the quality and impact of the productions she has been involved with:

• Primetime Emmy Award: Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series in 2014 for her work as a producer on True Detective.
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• Producers Guild of America (PGA) Award: Nominated for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama in 2015 for True Detective, and Outstanding Producer of Limited Series Television in 2019 for Maniac.
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• Golden Globe Award: Nominated in 2015 for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television for True Detective.

Carol Cuddy's extensive and varied credits underscore her deep experience and crucial contributions to the production landscape of film and television for over four decades.