Directing

Bud Greenspan

Born September 18, 1926 · New York City, New York, USA

Died December 25, 2010 · aged 84

A film director, writer, and producer known for his sports documentaries. His distinctive appearance in later years included wearing his large, dark-framed glasses atop his shaved head.

Known For

Wilma

MovieDramaHistory

The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory · 1998

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano.

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory · 2001

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory · 2003

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

Award-winning sports chronicler Bud Greenspan delivers a powerful and emotional look at six individual stories in the official film of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Greenspan goes beyond highlight footage to tell the story of how these athletes overcome incredible obstacles to achieve Olympic glory.

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory · 2007

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin.

16 Days of Glory

16 Days of Glory · 1985

16 Days of Glory

MovieDocumentary

The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.

Endurance

Endurance · 1999

MovieDramaDocumentary

The gold medal for the men's 10,000-meter race in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is won by Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie.

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory · 1994

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer.

Filmography

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Wilma

MovieDramaHistory

The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.

Director

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory · 1998

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano.

Director

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory · 2001

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

Director

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory · 2003

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

Award-winning sports chronicler Bud Greenspan delivers a powerful and emotional look at six individual stories in the official film of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Greenspan goes beyond highlight footage to tell the story of how these athletes overcome incredible obstacles to achieve Olympic glory.

Director

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory · 2007

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin.

Director

16 Days of Glory

16 Days of Glory · 1985

16 Days of Glory

MovieDocumentary

The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.

Director

Endurance

Endurance · 1999

MovieDramaDocumentary

The gold medal for the men's 10,000-meter race in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is won by Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie.

Director

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory · 1994

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer.

Director

Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory

Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory · 2011

Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Producer

Calgary ’88: 16 Days of Glory

Calgary ’88: 16 Days of Glory · 1989

Calgary ’88: 16 Days of Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary.

Director

Atlanta’s Olympic Glory

Atlanta’s Olympic Glory · 1997

Atlanta’s Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Director

Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory

Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory · 2005

Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory

MovieDocumentary

A documentary covering the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Director

The Glory of Their Times

The Glory of Their Times · 1970

The Glory of Their Times

MovieDocumentary

Documentary using still photographs, vintage film footage and interviews with some of the early stars of American baseball to trace the development of the sport from the end of the 19th Century through the first decade and a half of the Twentieth.

Director