JIMMY ADRIAN VELARDE

Jimmy Adrian Velarde – has over thirty-five years experience in the entertainment industry has 26 Emmy nominations, 12 Emmy Awards for his production work at CBS Television Network. Jimmy A Velarde is known for The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) and Real Time with Bill Maher (2003). CEO Creative Teamwork Entertainment. With over thirty-five years experience in the Entertainment Industry, 12 Emmy Awards, 1 Grammy Nomination for his production work. In 1980, Mr. Velarde began his multi-faceted career as a freelance photographer for The Los Angeles Daily News and was instrumental in photographing their highly successful Restaurant and Nightclub Guide. This general market association opened the door for becoming the Entertainment Director of Hispanic Media, the Hispanic branch of Guber-Peters Entertainment. Velarde was also instrumental in producing corporate sponsored Hispanic Cultural Music Events in the San Fernando Valley. In 1981, Velarde found himself as assistant tour manager for blues icons Buddy Guy and the late harmonica man, Junior Wells while opening for the Rolling Stones. Followed by Blues Revival Festivals with legends Big Mama Thornton, Big Jay McNeely, Joe Houston, and Koko Taylor to name a few. In 1989, Jimmy’s desire for network experience attained a staff position as a cameraman with CBS-TV City in Los Angeles. Working on many iconic shows such as The Carol Burnett Show, Redd Foxx Special, Real Time with Bill Maher, Late, Late Show with James Corden, Survivor, CBS Sports, The Rose Parade, Hollywood Bowl with John Williams, The LA Marathon. He is a member of ATAS, NARAS, SOC. Mr. Velarde currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Pacoima Historical Society.