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Christopher (Chris) Thomas Dorsey (Born February 21, 1965) is American television and giant screen film producer who is founding partner of Denver-based Dorsey Pictures [1](a Global 100 factual production company[2]), and Mission Partners Entertainment Group. Dorsey Pictures has produced more than 120 television series across 20 networks[3], including Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, Destination America, Velocity TV, HGTV, DIY Network, Magnolia, Fox Nation, and National Geographic. He is a conservation thought leader,[4] media strategist[5] and philanthropist. He’s also a journalist who has authored hundreds of articles[6] and books[7] on natural history and conservation subjects.
Early Life
[edit]Christopher Dorsey was born on February 21, 1965, in Madison, Wisconsin, and raised in the farming community of DeForest. Immersed in nature from an early age, Dorsey developed a passion for the outdoors, which later shaped his career and advocacy. His upbringing introduced him to hunting, angling, and trapping, fostering a deep understanding of conservation.
Dorsey graduated from DeForest Area High School, where he was inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame[8]. He later attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), the nation’s largest natural resources college[9]. At UWSP, he earned degrees in English and Natural Resource Management. His time at UWSP included serving as editor of the student newspaper, The Pointer. [10]
Filmography
[edit]Dorsey’s work as an executive producer has led to numerous popular television series and specials, including:
| Year | Show Name | Credit | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Dangerous Game | Executive Producer | 62 |
| 2005 | Bird Hunter's Journal | Executive Producer | 49 |
| 2006 | Benelli's Dream Hunts | Executive Producer | 20 |
| 2009 | Grateful Nation | Producer | 84 |
| 2010 | Don't Be a Victim | Executive Producer | 52 |
| 2012 | Wyoming's Call of the Wild | Executive Producer | 19 |
| Goin' Country | Executive Producer | 26 | |
| The Buck Stops Here | Executive Producer | 36 | |
| Armageddon Arsenals | Executive Producer | ||
| The Ultimate Fishing Lodge | Executive Producer | ||
| Shooting Stars: Salute to Service | Executive Producer | 6 | |
| 2013 | Ram Outdoorsman | Executive Producer | 118 |
| 2014 | Kodiak | Executive Producer | 4 |
| Ultimate Sportsman's Lodge[11] | Executive Producer | 6 | |
| 2013-2014 | New House, New Life | Executive Producer | 3 |
| 2014-2016 | Living Big Sky[12] | Executive Producer | 28 |
| 2014-2016 | The Treehouse Guys[13] | Executive Producer | 23 |
| 2015-2016 | Alaska's Ultimate Bush Pilots | Executive Producer | 16 |
| 2016 | Alaska's Wild Gourmet | Executive Producer | 6 |
| Building Off the Grid: Big Sky Ranch | Executive Producer | 6 | |
| Guiding Alaska | Executive Producer | 6 | |
| Love Yurts[14] | Executive Producer | 6 | |
| 2013-2017 | Living Alaska[15] | Executive Producer | 52 |
| 2015-2017 | Mega Decks[16] | Executive Producer | 34 |
| 2015-2018 | Stone House Revival[17] | Executive Producer | 38 |
| 2017-2018 | Containables[18] | Executive Producer | 6 |
| 2018 | Tiny Paradise | Executive Producer | 1 |
| 2014-2018 | Tiny House, Big Living[19] | Executive Producer | 59 |
| 2015-2018 | Buccaneers and Bones | Executive Producer | 21 |
| 2019 | Dog's Most Wanted | Executive Producer | 10 |
| 2013-2020 | Building Alaska[20] | Executive Producer | 93 |
| 2020 | Fox Nation Outdoors[21] | Executive Producer | |
| 2019-2021 | Accident, Suicide or Murder | Executive Producer | 39 |
| 2023 | Search Party with Brandon Jordan | Executive Producer | 2 |
| 2024 | Maine Cabin Masters[22] | Executive Producer | 12 |
| 2015-2024 | Building Off the Grid[23] | Executive Producer | 30 |
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Slender Man Stabbing: The Untold Story | Executive Producer |
| 2022 | Wings Over Water - Narrated by Michael Keaton | Executive Producer |
| 2025 | Secrets of Great Salt Lake by Mike Rowe | Executive Producer |
| Year | TV Series | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | World of Beretta | Host |
| 2013 | Ram Outdoorsman | Host |
| 2020-2025 | Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey[24] | Host |
Giant Screen & IMAX Natural History Films
[edit]Dorsey’s passion for conservation inspired him to venture into IMAX filmmaking. His 2022 film Wings Over Water, narrated by Michael Keaton,[25] highlighted the ecological importance of North America’s prairie wetlands.[26] This project is part of a larger initiative to integrate conservation education[27] into 10,000 U.S. school systems.
Through his Mission Partners Entertainment Group, Dorsey has advanced conservation communication, creating films and curricula that raise awareness about endangered ecosystems, such as the Great Salt Lake and the Gulf Coast. Secrets of Great Salt Lake with Mike Rowe will be released in 2025[28] and Upstream: The Journey Home will be released in 2026.
Journalism and publications
[edit]Journalism
[edit]Chris Dorsey is a regular contributor to Forbes, his articles reach an international audience of over 127 million readers. His work has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, National Geographic, and The Robb Report. Dorsey's work for Forbes includes the following articles:
- Rowe’s Master Storytelling Shines In Debut Anthem, ‘Something To Stand For’
- Want The Ultimate NFL Experience? Take The Leap To Lambeau
- A Sporting Oasis At South Dakota’s Sutton Bay
- When it Comes to End Times Survival Viewers Can't Get Enough
Books
[edit]Dorsey is the author of a dozen natural history and business books. Notable works include:
- Casting Call: A compilation of the world’s greatest fly-fishing destinations.[29]
- Director's Cut: Chronicling big game adventures across five continents with stunning photography.[30]
- Call Time: A bird lover’s worldwide tour.[31]
Personal life
[edit]Chris Dorsey is married to Amy Dorsey, and they have twin sons. The family splits their time between homes in Colorado, and South Carolina.
References
[edit]- ^ "About | Dorsey Pictures". www.dorseypictures.tv. Archived from the original on 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Dorsey Pictures". Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Work | Dorsey Pictures". www.dorseypictures.tv. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Chris Dorsey: Outdoors, TV & the future of the NRA". read.nxtbook.com. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Chris Dorsey Interview - Winnie Sun". Forbes.
- ^ "Chris Dorsey". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Books by Chris Dorsey (Author of Pheasant Days)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "DeForest alumni inducted into Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame". Hometown News LP. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "About UWSP". University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Dorsey, Chris (February 12, 1987). [chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://epapers.uwsp.edu/pointers/1987/1987Feb12.pdf "Pointer. Volume 30, Number 17"] (PDF). Pointer. 30 (17): 2.
- ^ "Ultimate Sportsman's Lodge - Great American Country TV".
- ^ "Living Big Sky - HGTV".
- ^ "The Treehouse Guys - Discovery Plus".
- ^ "Love Yurts - Discovery Plus".
- ^ "Living Alaska - HGTV".
- ^ "Mega Decks - DIY Network".
- ^ "Stone House Revival - HGTV".
- ^ "Containables - HGTV".
- ^ "Tiny House, Big Living - HGTV".
- ^ "Building Alaska - Discovery".
- ^ "Fox Nation Outdoors - Fox Nation".
- ^ "Maine Cabin Masters".
- ^ "Building off the Grid - Discovery".
- ^ "Sporting Classics".
- ^ "Wings Over Water - IMDB". IMDb.
- ^ "Wings Over Water - Milwaukee Journal".
- ^ "Wings Over Water - Ducks Unlimited CA".
- ^ "Secrets of the Great Salt Lake - SK Films".
- ^ "Casting Call - Wild River Press".
- ^ "Director's Cut - Wild River Press".
- ^ "Call Time - Upland".