Bob Giraldi

Born: 1939-01-17

Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Robert Nicholas "Bob" Giraldi (born January 17, 1939) is an American film and television director, best known for directing the music videos for Michael Jackson’s song "Beat It" and Pat Benatar’s "Love Is a Battlefield". His work has garnered many accolades, including several London International Awards, Cannes Advertising Awards, NY International Awards, Addy Awards, Chicago Film Festival Awards and hundreds of Clio Awards. He has also been named one of the "101 Stars Behind 100 Years of Advertising."

Known For

Dinner Rush
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
Hiding Out
The King of Ads
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror
Club Med
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember
The Book Signing

Top Movie Credits

Dinner Rush Director
Hiding Out Director
Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror Self - Pop Video & Commercial Director
Club Med Director