Bob Giraldi, an American film and television director, is well-known for directing the film Dinner Rush and Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” music video. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including London International Awards, Cannes Advertising Awards, NY International Awards, Addy Awards, Chicago Film Festival Awards, and hundreds of Clio Awards. Born on January 17, 1939, in Paterson, New Jersey, USA, Giraldi has amassed a net worth of $5 million.
Giraldi attended Pratt University on a baseball and basketball scholarship, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1960. He was a former creative director at the advertising agency DellaFemina & Partners in the early 1970s before establishing his own production company, which has produced and directed nearly 3000 commercials, music videos, and short films.
Giraldi’s directorial credits include the music video for Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” and he has also been involved in numerous successful Miller Lite commercials in the 1980s. His notable films include Dinner Rush, HIStory on Film, Volume II, and Hiding Out.
In addition to his significant contributions as a director and producer, Giraldi has also been acknowledged for his work in various roles, including as a writer, actor, and in the music department. He has won several awards, such as the Audience Award – Honorable Mention at the Sarasota Film Festival for Dinner Rush in 2001, and the Audience Choice Award at the St. Louis International Film Festival for the same film in 2000. He has also been nominated for awards like the Gold Hugo at the Chicago International Film Festival for Best Short Film for The Routine in 2002.
Giraldi is known for his impressive body of work and his significant impact on the entertainment industry.
