Six Wesleyan Alumni Receive Emmy Nominations

David PesciJuly 15, 20111min
The alumni and other Hollywood luminaries will vie for the prestigious television awards

Among the individuals nominated for 2011 Emmy awards:

Sasha Alpert ’82, producer, Project Runway, nominated for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program.

Bill Wrubel ’82, co-executive producer, Modern Family, Outstanding Comedy Series with 17 nominations.

Shari Springer Berman ’85, co-director, Cinema Verite, Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special (film is also nominated for Outstanding Movie);

Matthew Weiner ’87, creator, writer, producer for Mad Men with 19 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Writing

Jim Margolis ’93, co-executive producer, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series

Matt Senreich ’96, executive producer and writer, Robot Chicken: “Star Wars Episode III,” Outstanding Animated Program

The full list of all nominees can be found at The Hollywood Reporter.