- Born
- Nicknames
- "The Voice Of Experience"
- The Voice Of Experince
- The Disruptor
- The Voice Of God
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Kurt Kelly "The Voice of Experience" Founder, President, CEO, Live Video, Inc. Producer/Director Actor, Voice Artist
One of America's most successful media strategists and best-known voiceover artists, Kurt Kelly has been intensely involved in all aspects of multimedia entertainment and technology for more than three decades. His panoramic experience includes the fields of film, television, radio, satellite, distribution, multimedia, the Internet, video games, syndication, marketing, consulting, M&A's, IPO's, funding, charity, International Business, broadcast administration and ownership.
Kelly has produced, directed, acted and hosted worldwide satellite broadcasts, live concerts, films, television series and specials, red carpet events, political functions, news, videos and music recordings. He has spearheaded the development and build-out of complete network broadcast and recording facilities, pioneered audience research, domestic and international syndication, sales and distribution centers, Research and Development Technologies, Intellectual Properties, Patents, Trademarks, Internet Service Providers and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Beginning his professional broadcasting career at the age of 12, Kelly has gone on to serve in virtually every capacity of on-air talent and/or management for many of America's and the World's leading networks, distributors and broadcast groups, including Sony Entertainment Network - PIX Movie Channel, CBS, NBC, CNBC-e, CapitalCities/ABC, Disney, HBO, VH-1, MTV, Showtime, AP, UPI, PBS, Transtar/Unistar, Westwood One, Golden West, Metromedia, Radio International, Kelly Sargent Productions, Fields Communications, Fox, NTV, Travel Channel, Nat Geo, Discovery, and Nationwide Communications. Examples of his on-air work are showcased in the Museums of Radio & Television in New York, Chicago and Beverly Hills. Additionally, Kelly has worked successfully with a string of A-list Actors, recording artists and bands in and out of the studio.
In 1992 Kelly was nominated for and achieved lifetime membership to the Who's Who Worldwide -Executive Club of World Leaders Platinum Edition and subsequent editions in recognition of his contributions and accomplishments in the fields of entertainment management and leadership. In 1994 he received lifetime membership in Sterling's Who's Who. He also has received many awards and accolades for his philanthropic endeavors on behalf of child abuse prevention, endangered species preservation and several other humanitarian causes.
As a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild), AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), Hollywood Film Society, Los Angeles Press Club, American Film Institute, among others; Kelly has worked personally with some the most dynamic professionals in the entertainment industry, global business leaders, political figures and luminaries. "One day, Kurt should run for mayor of Hollywood," enthuses media executive Jaber AlMuhanna. "He'd certainly get my vote!"
Kurt Kelly has been involved in numerous live global satellite broadcasts, international and domestic television, film, radio, Internet and video projects, live concerts and charity benefits. His roles have included creator, writer, host, reporter, actor, executive producer, and/or director.
Current and Past Memberships and Affiliations AFTRA - SAG SAG Hollywood Film Foundation Los Angeles Press Club National Associations Of Broadcasters American Film Market American Film Institute National Association of Television Program Executives (NAPTE) Numerous others- IMDb Mini Biography By: Jim McFarlin and Edward James
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- Live Video, Inc.
- Shortly after his move from ABC Dallas to the Los Angeles Network Owned and Operated properties, Kurt Kelly began producing television, film, radio syndication's and live concert broadcast; while also consulting clients for his new formed Kurt Kelly, Inc., Kurt was also flying to all ABC Owned and Operated Station to install the latest technology of music research and scheduling systems, while also attending to clients like the Rock Over London, Radio Today, Westwood One, The White House, The United Nations, New World Pictures, Revlon, The Council Of Fashion Design American, and others. In fact, Kurt Kelly [II] was asked to act in the starring role of Kurt Kelly in the 80's film Heathers (1988) by Production Companies New World Pictures; however, ABC would not grant him the time off from his already nonstop schedule for the taping of the film. The role of Kurt Kelly later when to Lance Fenton.
- Kurt Kelly [II] was originally asked to play the role by the same name, Kurt Kelly in the New World Pictures Production (presents) of the film Heathers (1988). Kelly was not only a full-time Network Broadcast Executive for ABC Los Angeles, he was also on air personality with Joe Walsh of The Eagles, and the late Rick Rosas The Bass Player for Jo0e Walsh as a soloist, and for Neal Young and Crazy House. ABC insisted that if Kurt Kelly was to maintain his Executive Network Management position, where he was also an On-Air Personalty, and for him to retain his worldwide consult agreements; Kurt would have to turn down the role.
- While Producing worldwide television, radio, film, commercials and satellite broadcasts, Kurt Kelly [II] was also asked to appear as Kurt Kelly in the 80's film Heathers (1988) by Production Companies New World Pictures. However, ABC (where Kurt worked at the time) would not grant him the time off from his already nonstop schedule for the taping of the film. The role of Kurt Kelly later when to Lance Fenton.
- I have a life time to live, and an eternity to sleep!
- My Moto: Back ups, for back ups, for back ups; we are live and can never afford to be down...ever!
- I've had the opportunity to work with everybody from The Rolling Stones to the White House.
- When the Teacher is ready, the student will appear...be open to always learn!
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