James Sbardellati has a Masters in Film from USC and has worked as a Director, First Assistant Director, Line Producer, or Associate Producer on more than 30 films in his career, including several award winning mini-series for HBO and Showtime. He has won a Cable Ace award, and has been nominated under producer credits for a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Worked with Director John Frankenheimer on 8 films, miniseries, and short features before Frankenheimer's death in 2002. Is the older brother of Lee Sbardellati and the father of Gianina Sbardellati.