Bob Giraldi

Born: 1939-01-17

Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Robert Nicholas "Bob" Giraldi (born January 17, 1939) is an American film and television director, best known for directing the music videos for Michael Jackson’s song "Beat It" and Pat Benatar’s "Love Is a Battlefield". His work has garnered many accolades, including several London International Awards, Cannes Advertising Awards, NY International Awards, Addy Awards, Chicago Film Festival Awards and hundreds of Clio Awards. He has also been named one of the "101 Stars Behind 100 Years of Advertising."

Known For

Hiding Out
The King of Ads
HIStory on Film, Volume II
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
Dinner Rush
Club Med
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror
Chateau Sauvignon: terroir
The Book Signing

Top Movie Credits

Hiding Out Director
Dinner Rush Director
Club Med Director
Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror Self - Pop Video & Commercial Director
Chateau Sauvignon: terroir Executive Producer