- Joe D'Ambrosia is the senior vice president of Original Programming and general manager for Disney Junior. He oversees all extensions of the Disney Junior experience, on- and off-screen, and is responsible for development and production of Disney's original programming content for kids 2-7, as well as acquisitions for the preschooler demographic. D'Ambrosia joined Disney in 2011 as vice president, Original Programming, Disney Junior, before being promoted to senior vice president and then general manager. He played a crucial role in steering the Disney Junior channel to be the #1 preschooler network for seven years in a row (2013-2019), highlighting programming that blends Disney's unparalleled storytelling and beloved characters. During his tenure, he has overseen production and creative development for some of Disney Junior's biggest hit series, including the Peabody Award-winning "Doc McStuffins"; the Emmy® Award-winning "Sofia the First," "Muppet Babies" and "Elena of Avalor"; and the newest hit series "Mira, Royal Detective." He has also been instrumental in bringing Disney's #1 star, Mickey Mouse, to the forefront for preschoolers. Building off the success of the global hit series "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," D'Ambrosia has led development and production on multiple new series and short-form programs featuring Mickey and his pals. D'Ambrosia also led the development of "Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour," featuring favorite Disney Junior characters performing together for the first time live on stage. In its inaugural year, the tour was nominated for a Pollstar Award honoring top achievers in live entertainment and expanded to include a holiday-themed show, which stopped at marquee venues throughout the U.S. during the 2019 holiday season. Prior to joining Disney Channel, D'Ambrosia produced and developed children's television programming and family films at Murray Hill 5 Productions, which he co-founded with Tom Teves. Together, they developed, wrote and produced "Astro Boy" for Sony Pictures Television and created "Golden Bridges," based on the classic book series "Golden Books" for The Learning Channel. Before forming Murray Hill 5 Productions, D'Ambrosia helped launch Sony Pictures Family Entertainment, overseeing the development and production of numerous family films and television series, including the movie "Land of the Lost" and the KidsWB! television series "Phantom Investigators." D'Ambrosia began his career at Nickelodeon, where he launched their family film division, serving as the development and production executive on their first live-action feature "Harriet the Spy" and their first animated feature "Rugrats, The Movie." He also oversaw development of the films "Rugrats in Paris" and "Snow Day." D'Ambrosia graduated from Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Disney Channel Official site
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