Home > Awards
Debra Curtis

Debra Curtis

Debra Curtis

Television Executive
Learn More:

Debra Curtis

Television Executive

Debra Curtis is an accomplished television executive who has been responsible for more than 40 television series. Most recently, Debra served as Executive Vice President and Head of Current Programming at Entertainment One (eOne) Television. During her tenure at eOne, she oversaw series including The Rookie (ABC), Designated Survivor (Netflix), Ransom (CBS), and Hell on Wheels (AMC).

Prior to joining eOne, Debra spent 15 years at Sony Pictures Television where she was Vice President of Current Programming and was responsible for 25 series, including the Emmy Award winning and nominated series Damages (FX), Rescue Me (FX), Community (NBC), The Shield (FX) and Joan of Arcadia (CBS).

Debra has a long history with the Television Academy. Prior to serving as Governor, she was on the Peer Group Executive Committee and previously spent 10 years working with the Academy's Foundation as Chair of the New Leadership Council. Debra's first job in Hollywood was as a Television Academy Foundation Summer Intern.

updated 3.4.21

Awards & Nominations News & Features
No Nominations
The Documentary Participant Experience Unpacked

A webinar brought by the Documentary Programming peer group focusing on the experience of documentary participants.

Under the Cover with Sterling K. Brown

Sterling K. Brown tells us about collaborating with This is Us creator Dan Fogelman once again on his new Hulu series Paradise.

You Can't Write This Stuff

A panel exploring what makes unscripted and documentary television compelling, told through the insights of the creatives behind them!

Television Academy Throwback: Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Abbott Elementary at the 74th Emmys Awards.
Under the Cover with Saturday Night Live

To celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live, the cast remembers iconic moments from past and current seasons.

18th Television Academy Honors Voting Guide
Television Academy Inclusion Summit: State of Inclusion in the Television Industry
A panel with inclusion researchers and advocates discussing the state of inclusion in the television industry in 2024.
Television Academy Inclusion Summit: Shōgun - A Case Study
A panel dedicated to exploring the inclusive practices and commitment to authenticity in the production of the FX series Shōgun.
AI Toolkit Series for TV Professionals: Udio
The AI Toolkit Series is a free virtual series focused on a specific AI tool. The tool for this series is Udio, an AI-powered music generator.

Executive Committee Appointees Announced
TVFA appeal HED 1
Learn More:

Click here if you have updates to this page.

The Television Academy database lists prime-time Emmy information. Click here to learn more.