Trivia

David Nutter has a nickname, "The Pilot Whisperer," which refers to his reputation as being a director of pilot episodes that are generally deemed successful. Until 2011, every show whose pilot he directed was commissioned for at least a full season. Although this ended when CBS decided not to pick up The Doctor, he had by then directed sixteen successful pilots, an unprecedented and still-unmatched streak. He is generally considered one of the best directors currently working in television.

He was in his high school choir. In 2002, he flew back to attend and sing at the funeral of his high school chorus teacher, Ray Markett, in Dunedin, Florida.

His mother, Mary, put up $100,000 for her son's student film.

Father of Zoe K. Nutter and Ben Nutter.

Graduated from the University of Miami (Fla), where he started as a music major.

Attended Dunedin High School in Dunedin, Florida, graduating in the Class of 1978. (pronounced Dun-ee-den).