Mike Darnell

Mike Darnell
Born1962 or 1963 (age 61–62)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge
OccupationTelevision executive
Employer(s)Fox Broadcasting (1994–2013)
Warner Bros. (2013–2023)
Known forReality, unscripted & documentary television
SpouseCarolyn Oberman
Children1

Michael Darnell (born 1962 or 1963)[1] is an American entertainment executive. As president of Alternative Entertainment at the Fox network and subsequently president of Unscripted Television at Warner Bros., Darnell was in charge of some of the most successful and longest-running franchises in television history,[1][2][3] including American Idol, The Bachelor franchise, The Voice, Family Guy, Futurama, Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, MasterChef, Little Big Shots, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, So You Think You Can Dance, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, The Simple Life, Temptation Island, and many more.

  1. ^ a b Koblin, John (May 13, 2018). "Reality TV Kingpin Mike Darnell Wants One More Hit". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Lesley Goldberg & Michael O'Connell (May 24, 2013). "Mike Darnell Exits as Fox Reality Boss". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  3. ^ Friedman, Wayne (August 7, 2007). "Darnell Stays At Fox, But Upped To Prez, Alternative Entertainment". MediaPost News. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2013.