Bob Giraldi

Bob Giraldi
Giraldi in 2013
Born
Robert Nicholas Giraldi

(1939-01-17) January 17, 1939 (age 85)
Alma materPratt Institute
Occupation(s)Film director, television director, professor, restaurateur
Years active1962 - present
Notable workDinner Rush, "Beat It"
SpousePatti Greaney
Children4
Websitewww.bob-giraldi.com

Bob Giraldi (born January 17, 1939) is an American film and television director, educator, and restaurateur. He is known for directing the film Dinner Rush (2000) and the music video for Michael Jackson's "Beat It" (1983). Giraldi has been inducted into the Art Director's Hall of Fame, one of the few film directors to be honored; and, in 2014, was the first director ever to be inducted to the Advertising Hall of Fame. His work has garnered several London International Awards, Cannes Advertising Awards, NY International Awards, Addy Awards, Chicago Film Festival Awards, and dozens of Clio Awards. He has been named one of the 101 Stars Behind 100 Years of Advertising.