Jim Yukich

Inducted in 2016 

• EPCHS Class of 1971

• Graduated from Purdue University 1978 B.A. Film and TV Communications

• Nominated for 15 MTV Awards and 5 Grammy Awards

• Won 3 ACE Awards

• In 1983 Won first Grammy for Directing David Bowie music video “Modern Love”

• In 1986 Won second Grammy for Directing Genesis music video “Land of Confusion” this video was ranked as the 2nd best all time MTV video

• Co-creator of the “Billboard Music Awards”

• Directed over 100 TV Specials, including ones for Mariah Carey, Dennis Miller, Katt Williams, Genesis, *NSYNC, Bruce Willis, Eric Clapton, Ray Charles

• Directed over 500 Music Videos for Artists such as Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Iron Maiden, Gloria Estefan, and Whitney Houston

 • Directed over 1500 episodes of the long running talk show “Chelsea Lately” featuring Chelsea Handler.