Julie Pizzi

Julie Ann Pizzi (born December 14, 1971) is an American film and television producer. She is best known as a co-founder of PB&J Television, and is the current President at Bunim/Murray Productions and 51 Minds Entertainment.

Pizzi has won an Emmy Award for her work as an executive producer.

 Early life 
Julie Ann Pizzi was born in Rhode Island on December 14, 1971.

Pizzi attended Northeastern University, a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1989. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in journalism in 1994.

 Career 
Pizzi began her career at Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP) in 1998, working as the Creative Vice President and as a Showrunner for six years, leaving BMP in 2004. She returned in 2015 and worked as the President of Entertainment and Development. On February 25, 2021, she was named as the company's new President, following the departure of CEO Gil Goldschein. Speaking on her promotion, she said: "I started my career at Bunim/Murray and was mentored by its founders, the late Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray. I have incredible admiration for the company they created and it's important for me to continue to build on what they built in both nurturing creativity and developing content that is both innovative and entertaining. At the same time, look forward to working with Cris Abrego, his team and Banijay globally as we shepherd Bunim/Murray into its next successful chapter. Cris is an industry leader, who also worked at BMP during the company's early years. He understands the uniqueness of the company, the brand and its culture." On September 23, 2023, Benijay Americas named her as the new President at 51 Minds Entertainment, a Banijay-owned company, after Christian Sarabia stepped down.

Pizzi co-founded PB&J Television with Patty Ivins in 2004. She serves as a Co-President.

Pizzi won her first Emmy Award in 2022, for her work as an executive producer on the Amazon Prime Video reality television series Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.

Pizzi has served as an executive producer on the Hulu reality television series Vanderpump Villa. The series premiered on April 1, 2024, and focuses on Lisa Vanderpump and her hand-selected staff as they work, live, and play at an exclusive French estate: Château Rosabelle.

 Personal life 
Pizzi married her college boyfriend, Daniel Joseph Daponde (born February 4, 1969). They have two sons together.

 Filmography 
 As producer 
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.1998Titanic: Secrets RevealedSegment producerTelevision film1998Movie MagicSegment producer2000–2019Real World/Road Rules ChallengeExecutive producer106 episodes2003Born to DivaCo-executive producer2003Living DangerouslyAssistant producer2004The Simple LifeCo-executive producerEpisode: "The Reunion", Credited as; Julie-Ann Pizzi2005Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model SearchExecutive producer5 episodes2005Modern Girl's Guide to LifeExecutive producer10 episodes2005Reversal of FortuneExecutive producerTelevision film2006LA Riding ClubExecutive producer3 episodes2006Pageant School: Becoming Miss AmericaExecutive producerTelevision special2007Outrageous ProposalsExecutive producerTelevision special2007–2013Extreme WeddingsExecutive producer2007–2009Dress My NestExecutive producer35 episodes2008Miss America: Reality CheckExecutive producer4 epiaodes2008America's Prom QueenExecutive producer6 episodes2008Date My HouseExecutive producer12 episodes2009Blonde Charity MafiaExecutive producer6 episodes2009Girls on the WallExecutive producer2011Bachelorette Party: Las VegasExecutive producer8 episodes2011–2014Bad SexExecutive producer20 episodes2013Matched by DesignExecutive producer2014–2015Flex & ShaniceExecutive producer16 episodes2015Fix My MomExecutive producer2017–2018Bill Nye Saves the WorldExecutive producer25 episodes2017UndressedExecutive producer4 episodes2017–2019Ball in the FamilyExecutive producer82 episodes2017The HealerExecutive producer6 episodes2018–2019Endless SummerExecutive producer24 episodes2018The Challenge: CT's Getting MarriedExecutive producerTelevision film2019Lindsay Lohan's Beach ClubExecutive producer13 episodes2019–2022Family or FiancéExecutive producer44 episodes2019El Mundo RealExecutive producer12 episodes2019Real World: SkeletonsExecutive producer3 episodes2019Stranded with Sam and ColbyExecutive producer8 episodes2020Kim Kardashian West: The Justice ProjectExecutive producerTelevision film2020–2022Miz & Mrs.Executive producer2021For Real: The Story of Reality TVExecutive producer2021–2022The Real World HomecomingExecutive producer22 episodes2021–presentThe Challenge: All StarsExecutive producer41 episodes2021House of CreatorsExecutive producer12 episodes2021Born for BusinessExecutive producer10 episodes2022Like Mother, Like Daughter?Executive producer8 episodes2022WWE EvilExecutive producerEpisode: "Hollywood Hulk Hogan"2022Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big GrrrlsExecutive producer8 episodes2022How Not to Be a JunkieAssociate producerShort film2022–presentThe Challenge: USAExecutive producer26 episodes2022After Happily Ever AfterExecutive producer8 episodes2022–2024Don't Forget the Lyrics!Executive producer2023The Challenge: UKExecutive producerEpisode: "Welcome to the Challenge"2023Dead Hot: Season of the WitchProducer2023Buddy GamesExecutive producer8 episodes2023–2024The Family StalloneExecutive producer18 episodes2023The Challenge: World ChampionshipExecutive producer12 episodes2024Vanderpump VillaExecutive producer11 episodes2024The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown SimpsonExecutive producer2024The Never Ever MetsExecutive producer10 episodes

 As additional crew 
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2002Playboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold?Additional directorTelevision special2004Real World/Road Rules ChallengeSpecial thanksEpisode: "The Inferno II: Real World/Road Rules Challenge Uncensored"

 As herself 
YearTitleNotesRef.2005Real World/Road Rules ChallengeEpisode: "The Inferno II: Real World/Road Rules Challenge Uncensored"2022The Challenge: Untold History2 episodes

 References 

Category:1971 births
Category:Living people