Emil Pinnock

Emil Milan Pinnock is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor from Harlem, New York, whom has been active in the film industry over 20 years. Having acted since a youth his on screen credits started with a recurring role on the PBS national program Reading Rainbow and extended to leading roles in major motion pictures Sixth Man and Beloved. Other credits include Gridiron Gang Starring The Rock and NBC' s series E-Ring. As a writer -director Pinnock has led over 10 projects with his most current project, UP NORTH (an original series), having recently premiered at SeriesFest and breaking records winning best actor, director, drama and the most coveted audience award. He is now deep in talks with several major outlets on how to bring the series to a larger audience.

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