J. Rupert Thompson

J. Rupert Thompson
Born (1964-07-14) July 14, 1964
Occupations
  • Director
  • producer
SpouseLaura
Children1
AwardsDirectors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Reality Programs (2005)

J. Rupert Thompson (born July 14, 1964) is an American director and producer of reality television.

His credits include Fear Factor, Wipeout, Kid Nation, American Gladiators, America's Next Top Model, and Estate of Panic. He is often credited for using intensive camera work in various formats of reality television and utilizing a huge number of cameras.

Thompson won the 2005 Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Reality Programs for the premiere of Fear Factor, Season 6.