Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Marty Callner is a director. His primary work is with music videos. Marty has directed work from such popular artists as Cher, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith and has work recorded back as far as 1977 and as recent as 2009. He has been nominated for 7 Emmys, 3 DGAs, and 1 CableACE Award. His son is writer/actor Dax Callner.Callner directed Bette Midler's HBO concert special Diva Las Vegas which first aired in 1997. Diva Las Vegas is now available on DVD. ...
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Complete Filmography

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)
2024
Director
In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-aparthei...

Dane Cook: Above It All
2022
Director
Join Dane Cook on October 5th for his latest stand-up comedy event ‘Above It All’ filmed from his front porch overlooking Los Angeles. This all new co...

The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern
2022
Director
The Rolling Stones embarked on the Licks World Tour in 2002 and 2003 to celebrate their 40th anniversary, featuring the band performing in arenas and ...

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
2022
Producer, Director
Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festiva...

The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC
2022
Director, Producer
Recorded on 18th January 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 'Licked: Live in NYC' features The Rolling Stones on the 'Licks Tour' in supp...

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
2022
Director, Executive Producer
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pry...

Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend
2016
Director, Executive Producer
The comedian and actor dishes up an hour of audacious adult humor taped in front of a live audience at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

Whitney Cummings: I Love You
2014
Director
In her second one-hour Comedy Central special, taped at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine, CA, Whitney dissects her recent breakup, her TV show, and the t...

Terry Fator Live in Concert
2014
Director
America's Got Talent Winner, Terry Fator, brings a hilarious range of characters to life in his Las Vegas headlining show. Characters include Winston,...

The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway
2011
Director
Pee-Wee is excited when Jambi the genie grants him a wish. He wishes to fly but gets upset when he sees Captain Carl and Miss Yvonne on a romantic dat...

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
2009
Director
HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO spec...

George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano
2009
Director, Producer
One of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, George Lopez stars in his second HBO solo special. George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Ch...

Dane Cook: Isolated Incident
2009
Director
Dane Cook: ISolated INcident is a Comedy Central special which premiered on May 17, 2009 with the CD/DVD release following on May 19. In the special, ...

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush
2009
Director, Producer
After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd Presi...

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
2008
Director
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shir...

Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow (Live from Madison Square Garden)
2007
Director
The electrifying FutureSex/LoveShow finds Justin Timberlake stunning a sold-out crowd at New York's Madison Square Garden. Fans seeking pulse-pounding...

George Lopez: America's Mexican
2007
Director, Producer
Superstar comedian/actor George Lopez, one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, made his HBO solo debut performed live in fro...

Dane Cook: Vicious Circle
2006
Director
Vicious Circle captures the hottest comic in America in his first HBO comedy event, a unique "in the round" performance before his hometown Boston fan...

Whoopi Goldberg: Back to Broadway
2005
Director
Twenty years before this video was produced, comedian Whoopi Goldberg took Broadway by storm in a one-woman show that established her as one of the wi...

The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show
2003
Producer, Director
24 August 2003 at Twickenham Stadium, London, England "Brown Sugar" "You Got Me Rocking" "Rocks Off" "Wild Horses" "You Can't Always Get What You...

Rolling Stones: Four Flicks
2003
Director
Tip of the Tongue Documentary Extras Licks Around the World Toronto Rocks DVD Trailer Bootlegs: "Beast of Burden" "You Don't Have to Mean It" "...

Toronto Rocks
2003
Director
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. It was also known as "Toronto...

The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Arena Show
2003
Director, Producer
18 January 2003 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA "Street Fighting Man" "If You Can't Rock Me" "Don't Stop" "Monkey Man" "Angie" ...

The Cranberries - Stars: The Best Videos 1992-2002
2002
Director
1. Dreams 2. Linger 3. Zombie 4. Ode To My Family 5. I Can´t Be With You 6. Ridiculous Thoughts 7. Salvation 8. Free To Decide 9. When You´re Gone 10....

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
2002
Director
2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his histori...

John Leguizamo: Sexaholix... A Love Story
2002
Director
"John Leguizamo's Sexaholix... a love story marks the Emmy winner's return to HBO with his fourth solo special, an autobiographical performance direct...

Britney Spears: Live from Las Vegas
2001
Director
Have you ever had a dream that felt so real, you couldn't tell the difference between the real world and the dream world? On November 18, 2001, the wo...

Madonna: Drowned World Tour 2001
2001
Producer
Drowned World Tour 2001 was recorded at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan on August 26, 2001 and was originally broadcast live on H...

Poison - Greatest Videos Hits
2001
Director
Poison Greatest Video Hits is the fifth DVD/video from the rock band Poison, released in 2001. The DVD was released following the Poison album Power t...

Whitney Houston - The Ultimate Collection
2000
Director
The Ultimate Collection is a Whitney Houston greatest hits collection.

'N Sync: Live from Madison Square Garden
2000
Director
In the summer of 2000, 'N Sync hit the road with their "No Strings Attached" tour - a concert to remember.

Gloria Estefan - Live in Atlantis
2000
Director
Shot at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas, Gloria Estefan's Live in Atlantis features the hits "Coming Out of the Dark," "Oye," and "Mi Tierra." The D...

David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!
2000
Director, Producer
Comedian David Brenner 2000 stand-up special.

Marc Anthony: The Concert from Madison Square Garden
2000
Director
Marc Anthony brings his elegant passions to the Big Apple in this exciting 2001 concert performance. The dazzled audience erupts at the singer's knock...

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
Director, Producer
Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the La...

I'm Still Here... Damn It!
1998
Director, Producer
Pregnant legendary controversial comedian Sandra Bernhard performs her Off-Broadway show that combines stand up, storytelling and musical performance....

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.
1997
Producer, Director
In this HBO Special, Whitney Houston shows off her chops, demonstrating why she earned the name "The Voice" by soaring to amazing heights, and invites...

Garth Live from Central Park
1997
Director
This was the ultimate Garth Brooks fan's dream-a free live performance in Central Park. Garth gave a good showing in it, and I loved his performances ...

Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas
1997
Director
Diva Las Vegas was a show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas starring Bette Midler performing as singer and comedian. The one-time performance...

Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
1993
Producer
The Girlie Show - Live Down Under included a date filmed at Sydney Cricket Ground on November 19, 1993 from The Girlie Show World Tour. The video was...

Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
1991
Executive Producer
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including a compilation of Elton John performances and in-...

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
1991
Director
A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this special by contemporary music artists who have been as...

Sam Kinison: Banned
1990
Director
Sam Kinison live at the Felt Forum, 2/14/89. Also has opening act Carl Labove plus Sam's 3 MTV videos.

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4
1989
as Self
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Vixen, Europe, Great White, LA Guns, Aerosmith, Danzi...

KISS: Crazy Nights
1988
Director
Crazy Nights is a music VHS by American hard rock band Kiss. The VHS features three videos from the album of the same name, including "Crazy Crazy Nig...

Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks
1987
Director
Live at Red Rocks is a concert video album by the American singer-songwriter and Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks. It was filmed during Nicks' 1986...

Alice Cooper: The Nightmare Returns
1987
Director
Shot in Detroit on Halloween during his 1986 tour, all of Alice Cooper's trademark songs are present in this spectacular showcase of entertaining thri...

Krokus - The Video Blitz
1985
Director
This video album captures all the excitement and heavy metal energy that made Krokus a top international band. With over 10 million records sold, the ...

Pat Benatar : Live in New Haven
1983
Director
Rock-n-roll maven Pat Benatar performs live in concert on the 1983 "Get Nervous" world tour.

Daryl Hall & John Oates - Rock'n Soul Live
1983
Director
Live at the Montreal Forum 1983

Fleetwood Mac in Concert - The Mirage Tour '82
1983
Director
Fleetwood Mac performs at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, CA, over two days, October 21 and 22, 1982. Hits from their classic Rumours album are ...

Camelot
1982
Director
Shot live from the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, this presentation of the 1980 Broadway revival of the beloved Lerner & Loewe classic follow...

White Wing Dove - Stevie Nicks in Concert
1982
Director
On December 13th, 1981, Stevie Nicks's "Live In Concert" Video was filmed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This video was als...

The Pee-wee Herman Show
1981
Director
An adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse a...

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends
1981
Director
A tribute to country singer George Jones held at the Los Angeles Country Club. The program opens with Johnny Cash giving a brief history of Jones's li...

An Evening with Liza Minnelli
1980
Director
Liza Minnelli in concert at the New Orleans Theatre of the Performing Arts. This show was a combination of the two performances Minnelli did on Novemb...

Standing Room Only: Diana Ross
1980
Director
If ever there’s a moment that brilliantly and perfectly illustrates the star-power possessed by Diana Ross, it is the opening of her 1978-1979 stage s...

Robin Williams: Off the Wall
1978
Director
This was Robin's first HBO special, part of the HBO On Location series. It was taped on location at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood in 1978. The theatre...

George Carlin: Again!
1978
Director
Performing at the Celebrity Star Theater in Phoenix on July 23, 1978, Carlin mesmerizes his audience in the second of his 12 HBO specials. The show wa...

On Location: Redd Foxx
1978
Director
"Sanford and Son" made Redd Foxx a household name. This HBO "On Location" features his night-club act, raw and uncensored, and gives the viewers anoth...

George Carlin: On Location at USC
1977
Director
George Carlin's first ever comedy special, filmed live at the University of Southern California. Here, he talks about monopoly, flying on planes, rand...

Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin
1976
Director
Steve Martin's HBO special was recorded as one of the network's On Location series of stand-up comedy specials. Taped on October 31, 1976, this previo...
On Location: Myron Cohen
1976
Director
With an uncanny ability to mimic just about any dialect he heard and accompany it with a hilariously appropriate facial expression, classic nightclub ...

An Evening with Robert Klein
1975
Producer, Director
Comedian Robert Klein performs in HBO's first ever standup special.

New England Our Way
1974
Director, Producer
The program is a fascinating look some at the key people involved with JAWS before it was released. It contains interviews with the “big three” of Sch...

Poison: Flesh, Blood & Videotape
N/A
Executive Producer
Some hard rock bands just bang heads. Poison blows minds. This new home video captures the bad boys doin' it backstage, on tour, up close and in your ...
ZZ Top: Breakaway
N/A
Director
Music video by ZZ Top from 1994 album "Antenna"