Tony Potts | |
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| Born | Anthony Ray Potts January 23, 1968 |
| Spouse |
Shalini Vadhera (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
Tony Potts (born January 23, 1968) is an American Emmy-winning television personality, producer, writer and media executive. In front of the camera as a presenter, Potts hosted USA Hollywood entertainment show Access Hollywood on NBC for 12-seasons from 1999 to 2011, before launching his own ideation company in the content, startup, investment and real estate space.
Potts graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt with a B.A. in Journalism/Editorial Writing and a Minor in Radio/Television. In the 90s, Potts hosted FOX's morning show, Good Day New York then moved from New York City to Los Angeles in 1997 after signing a one-year talk show development deal with ABC/Buena Vista Television, shooting a pilot to fill the late-night spot after ABC's Award-Winning program, "Nightline". He then signed a development deal with Paramount Television before leaving to join NBC and a subsequent 12-season run on Access Hollywood, while continuing to write and produce and create.
In addition, Potts co-founded the Award-Winning early-stage VC Sierra Maya 360, "Bridging Hollywood, Tech, Sports and e-Sports". The fund was awarded the 2015 Alternative VC Newcomer of the Year in Tech and Media.
That was followed by to helping create, build and spin-out a digital studio in Amsterdam for MTG, Modern Times Group. Streamlining the news division while co-creating 19-formats to present at MIPTV and other market areas.
Potts is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of the Organized Kaos Media based in Los Angeles.
During Potts' time in New York, he appeared in the Mel Gibson blockbuster filmRansom, directed by Ron Howard. In Los Angeles, he appeared in the season two finale of CSI: Miami, playing a helicopter pilot leading a prison breakout. He played himself on several episodes of the FX series Dirt, which starred Courteney Cox.
Potts expert guest appearances include CNN, MSNBC, FOX, HLN, NBC, The Today Show, ABC, Good Morning America and, in Europe, the BBC and RTL.
On February 16, 2007, Potts won the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Most Valuable Player award, as Potts scored 14 points and had 8 rebounds as the West defeated the East 40–21.
On July 24, 2010, he married international entrepreneur Shalini Vadhera, recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Award from the British and Indian Government for her work as an entrepreneur in beauty and work in global female empowerment. Vadhera is the Founder & CEO of the innovative beauty brand , Ready Set Jet and CEO of the women's empowerment non-profit, Power Beauty Living. [1] Potts has two daughters.