Renowned 'Seinfeld' Producer and Director Tom Cherones Passes Away at 86
Tom Cherones, the mastermind behind some of the most iconic episodes of 'Seinfeld,' has left an indelible mark on television history. The veteran producer and director, who worked tirelessly to shape the show's visual language and tone, passed away on January 5th at the age of 86 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Cherones's career in television spanned over five decades, with his credits including some of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. His first directing credit for 'Seinfeld' was the show's second episode, "The Stakeout," which aired in May 1990. What set Cherones apart from other directors was his innovative approach to multi-camera shooting, which gave the show a cinematic look that captivated audiences worldwide.
Throughout his tenure on 'Seinfeld,' Cherones directed some of the show's most experimental episodes, including "The Chinese Restaurant," "The Parking Garage," and "The Contest." His impact on the show was so profound that he received six Emmy nominations and, in 1993, shared the coveted award for outstanding comedy series with creators Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld.
Cherones's work extended beyond 'Seinfeld,' however. He produced and directed numerous episodes of other popular sitcoms, including "Caroline in the City," "NewsRadio," "Ellen," and "Desperate Housewives." His credits also include several films, including the feature-length production "Two of Hearts" for cable and public television.
In addition to his impressive body of work, Cherones was a dedicated educator. He taught a class in television production at the University of Alabama for 12 years, pro bono. The legacy he leaves behind is one of creativity, innovation, and a passion for storytelling that will continue to inspire future generations of filmmakers and producers.
Cherones is survived by his wife, Carol E. Richards; his two children, Susan Cherones Lee and Scott Cherones; and several grandchildren, including Jessa and Thomas Cherones. His passing marks the end of an era in television comedy, but his contributions will remain forever etched in the annals of entertainment history.
Tom Cherones, the mastermind behind some of the most iconic episodes of 'Seinfeld,' has left an indelible mark on television history. The veteran producer and director, who worked tirelessly to shape the show's visual language and tone, passed away on January 5th at the age of 86 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Cherones's career in television spanned over five decades, with his credits including some of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. His first directing credit for 'Seinfeld' was the show's second episode, "The Stakeout," which aired in May 1990. What set Cherones apart from other directors was his innovative approach to multi-camera shooting, which gave the show a cinematic look that captivated audiences worldwide.
Throughout his tenure on 'Seinfeld,' Cherones directed some of the show's most experimental episodes, including "The Chinese Restaurant," "The Parking Garage," and "The Contest." His impact on the show was so profound that he received six Emmy nominations and, in 1993, shared the coveted award for outstanding comedy series with creators Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld.
Cherones's work extended beyond 'Seinfeld,' however. He produced and directed numerous episodes of other popular sitcoms, including "Caroline in the City," "NewsRadio," "Ellen," and "Desperate Housewives." His credits also include several films, including the feature-length production "Two of Hearts" for cable and public television.
In addition to his impressive body of work, Cherones was a dedicated educator. He taught a class in television production at the University of Alabama for 12 years, pro bono. The legacy he leaves behind is one of creativity, innovation, and a passion for storytelling that will continue to inspire future generations of filmmakers and producers.
Cherones is survived by his wife, Carol E. Richards; his two children, Susan Cherones Lee and Scott Cherones; and several grandchildren, including Jessa and Thomas Cherones. His passing marks the end of an era in television comedy, but his contributions will remain forever etched in the annals of entertainment history.
just heard about Tom Cherones passing away at 86 he was like a genius behind the scenes on Seinfeld I mean who else could make a show like that so iconic? 
he was so innovative with multi-camera shooting and his episodes were always so experimental and crazy! 
"The Chinese Restaurant" is still one of my fave episodes of all time 
anyway, it's sad to see him go but his legacy lives on in the comedy world and I'm sure future generations will be inspired by his work 
RIP Tom Cherones 
He was a true mastermind behind some iconic episodes of Seinfeld! #RIPTomCherones 86 years young and still making waves in the industry, what an incredible legacy he left for us all. I'm so grateful for his innovative approach to multi-camera shooting which gave the show that cinematic feel we all love. 
Cherones may be gone but his impact on TV history will continue to inspire new gen filmmakers & producers! 
#SeinfeldForever #TVLegend #InnovativeDirector
he was literally a genius behind the scenes of seinfeld 
his legacy lives on thru the creators of seinfeld tho, larry david and jerry seinfeld are still making us laugh 
He was definitely a master of multi-camera shooting, made those classic sitcoms look so cinematic. And can you believe he taught a free class on TV production at the University of Alabama for 12 years?! 
Talk about giving back to his community. My kids love watching old reruns, but I wish more parents would educate them about behind-the-scenes careers like this 
