Craig Piligian
In November 2003, Piligian began producing Dirty Jobs, a series on the Discovery channel that focused on blue-collar jobs. The show ran for eight years and aired over 170 episodes. The show ended in 2012.
In 2004, Piligian worked with Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta to bring a reality show about mixed martial arts, called The Ultimate Fighter, to television. The reality series followed sixteen fighters who lived in a house and competed for a UFC contract.
In 2012, Piligian was ranked 18th on The Hollywood Reporter's "50 Most Powerful List".
In 2015, Lionsgate purchased a major stake in Piligian's Pilgrim Studios for $200 million.
In March 2016, Piligian partnered with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to create The Runner, an original series about mobile devices streaming on go90. In 2018, Piligian worked with Roger Ross Williams to develop High on the Hog, a docuseries depicting African American history through the lens of food, based on Dr. Jessica B. Harris’ book High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America.
In April 2021, Piligian was named chair of Pilgrim Media Group and president.
On January 18, 2025, at UFC 311, Piligian was officially announced as an inductee in the Contributor Wing of the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame.
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Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints
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Love at First Flight
Scamanda
The Ultimate Surfer
Top Hooker
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