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Brian Graden
Born March 23, 1963 · Hillsboro, Illinois
Brian Graden is an American television producer, musician, and CEO of Brian Graden Media. Graden also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
As the former President of Entertainment at MTV Networks Music Channels, Graden helped to create hit shows like Pimp My Ride, Punk'd, Jackass, and much more. Graden also executive produced the hit show South Park, along with Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Since then, Graden founded Brian Graden Media in 2013. BGM is behind YouTube Originals hit series such as Instant Influencer, Create Together, Escape the Night, and more.
With a long time passion for… Brian Graden is an American television producer, musician, and CEO of Brian Graden Media. Graden also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
As the former President of Entertainment at MTV Networks Music Channels, Graden helped to create hit shows like Pimp My Ride, Punk'd, Jackass, and much more. Graden also executive produced the hit show South Park, along with Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Since then, Graden founded Brian Graden Media in 2013. BGM is behind YouTube Originals hit series such as Instant Influencer, Create Together, Escape the Night, and more.
With a long time passion for music, Graden has released several musical projects throughout the years, and most recently released a single called Saw the Light with Ben Boquist in April 2022.
Graden has been honored with several awards throughout his career, including the EQCA (Equality California) Award for Commitment to Advancing LGBT Equality and GLAAD Media Vito Russo Award for Excellence in Media.
He’s also been a keynote speaker at the 2008 Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus Annual Commencement, the Reaching Out MBA conference, and as an ambassador for MTV’s Fight For Your Rights: Take a Stand Against violence campaign, which he spearheaded while at the network.More
