John C. Zak (previously credited as John Zak), born June 6, 1954, in Washington, D.C., United States, is an American television soap opera director, producer, documentary film maker, voice over actor, and radio presenter. Zak was Supervising Producer and director on the international television series, The Bold and the Beautiful. He has consulted for Endemol, RTL 4, and Franz Marx Films.
Zak made three documentary films on Hawaiian cultural themes: Hawaiian Healing, Hawaiian Meditations, and Pule Wailele. Hawaiian Healing screened at the Hawaii International Film Festival. Pule Wailele screened at the Maui Film Festival and the Big Island Film Festival.
Zak is also a radio host and producer, having originated “Classical Pacific,” a classical music series for Hawaii Public Radio. He hosts “Evening Concert” on HPR 2.
Zak graduated magna cum laude from UCLA and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was a two-term governor of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild.
Directing credits
The Bold and the Beautiful
Coordinating Producer (1989) Producer (1989-1996) Supervising Producer (1996-1999) Director (1990s)
Capitol
Director (1986)
Days of Our Lives
Director (1980s)
General Hospital
Lighting Director (1976-1982) Director (1987-1988)
One Life to Live
Director (2004-2005)
Rituals
Director (1980s)
Santa Barbara
Director (1984-1985)
Spyder Games
Director (2001)
The Young and the Restless
Director (1980s)
Awards and nominations
Daytime Emmy Award
Nominated, 2002, Directing, Spyder Games
Winner, 1982, Outstanding Achievement in Design Excellence for a Daytime Drama Series, General Hospital
Primetime Emmy Award
Nominated, 1983, Outstanding Lighting Direction (electronic) For a Series, Benson