Sapan is the President of Sapan Studio, a boutique media, film, and television production company, and investment company he founded in 2022.
Previously, Sapan served as the Chief Executive Officer of AMC Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) (“AMC”) from 1996 to September 2021. Sapan joined AMC in 1987 and was named its Chief Executive Officer in 1995 and served as Executive Vice Chairman from September 2021 to December 2022. In June 2011, Sapan led the company’s successful spin-off from Cablevision Systems Corporation, as AMC began trading as a separate public company on the NASDAQ stock exchange. During his tenure at AMC, Sapan evolved the business from a collection of U.S. cable channels showcasing classic movies to a company known for original programming. Sapan is credited with building some of television’s most influential entertainment shows, including AMC’s The Walking Dead, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul, BBC AMERICA’s Killing Eve,” IFC’s Portlandia and Documentary Now! and SundanceTV’s Rectify and Top of the Lake. A champion of new voices, Sapan has brought independent film to wide audiences through IFC Films, supporting the early work of directors such as Lena Dunham, Barry Jenkins, Richard Linklater, Mira Nair, Christopher Nolan, and Lynn Shelton. In 2005, Sapan opened the brick-and-mortar IFC Center. Sapan also moved AMC into the targeted streaming business early on, launching Sundance Now in 2014 and the horror-centric Shudder in 2015. In 2018, AMC acquired the urban-oriented ALLBLK and British-focused Acorn TV, and in 2020, it launched AMC+.
Sapan has received honors including an induction into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, NATPE’s Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award, the Paley Prize for Innovation and Excellence, and The Media Institute’s Freedom of Speech Award for his contributions to the advancement and protection of free speech. Sapan serves on the boards of the American Film Institute, the Museum of the Moving Image, New York Public Radio, the New School, People for the American Way, and Haiti Air Ambulance.
Sapan is the author of four books: Cable TV, published by Putnam, The Big Picture: America in Panorama, and Third Act, both from Princeton Architectural Press, and RX, a book of poetry published by Red Hen Press in 2023.
Sapan is Chair of the Compensation and Talent Committee.
What is Joshua W. Sapan's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Joshua W. Sapan is at least $56.38 thousand as of June 3rd, 2025. Mr. Sapan owns 5,500 shares of Starz Entertainment stock worth more than $56,375 as of December 4th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Sapan may own. Learn More about Joshua W. Sapan's net worth.
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Has Joshua W. Sapan been buying or selling shares of Starz Entertainment?
Joshua W. Sapan has not been actively trading shares of Starz Entertainment during the last ninety days. Most recently, on Tuesday, June 3rd, Joshua W. Sapan bought 5,500 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $17.98 per share, with a total value of $98,890.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 5,500 shares of the company's stock, valued at $98,890. Learn More on Joshua W. Sapan's trading history.
Who are Starz Entertainment's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Starz Entertainment?
In the last year, Starz Entertainment insiders bought shares 6 times. They purchased a total of 404,630 shares worth more than $5,636,762.02. In the last year, insiders at the sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 353,334 shares worth more than $4,999,676.10. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 18th when CEO Jeffrey Hirsch bought 30,000 shares worth more than $336,300.00. Insiders at Starz Entertainment own 53.6% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Starz Entertainment. Information on this page was last updated on 11/18/2025.
