Dennis O’Brien is an award-winning television news and documentary producer who lives in Denver with his wife and two children. He is an avid, if not graceful, skier and distance (i.e. slow) runner.

Dennis is the Executive Producer of News and Documentaries at HDNet, the all high-definition cable / satellite network owned by Mark Cuban. He produces HDNet World Report, the network’s signature weekly news broadcast, which focuses on international affairs, in documentary style. He also oversees original documentaries, and NASA on HDNet, which, through the network’s exclusive relationship with NASA, broadcasts launches in HD.

Prior to joining HDNet in 2006, Dennis spent 13 years at ABC News. His last position was Senior Producer for Special Events at Good Morning America. He produced historic broadcasts from around the world, from Vatican City to Jerusalem, from New Orleans to inside the White House.

While at ABC, Mr. O’Brien also produced for PrimeTime Live, 20/20, and This Week.

A graduate of Vassar College, Dennis’ opinions are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of HDNet, his wife, children or dog, Mallie.

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