Erv Hurd (full name Ervin D. Hurd Jr.) is an American television technical director and cameraman, best known for his decades-long behind-the-scenes work on major U.S. television productions — and for being the husband of actress and director Chip Fields, and stepfather to actress Kim Fields.
So who is Erv Hurd? He’s a veteran TV technical director whose career spans soap operas, game shows, and late-night television. Between 2004 and 2020, he served as technical director on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, directing and recording more than 2,500 episodes — one of the longest unbroken runs of anyone on the show’s crew. Earlier in his career he worked on The Young and the Restless and The $10,000 Pyramid.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Ervin D. Hurd Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Television technical director / cameraman
- Known for: Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Young and the Restless, The $10,000 Pyramid
- Spouse: Chip Fields (married August 20, 1994)
- Stepchildren: Kim Fields and Alexis Fields
- Awards: Four Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Technical Team, plus close to 20 Primetime Emmy nominations
Career: A Behind-the-Camera Career That Shaped Late-Night TV
Erv Hurd built his reputation the way most veteran television crew members do — through decades of reliable, technically demanding work rather than on-camera fame. He started out on daytime television, working as a technical director on The Young and the Restless and appearing in the crew credits of The $10,000 Pyramid in the 1970s.
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! Years
His most widely recognized run came later: from 2004 to 2020, Hurd served as technical director on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, overseeing the live technical execution of more than 2,500 episodes. That role also had him working on some of the show’s biggest broadcasts, including its Oscars-week specials and other televised events.
Awards and Recognition
Over his career, Hurd has been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award nearly 20 times and has won four Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Technical Team category — recognition that reflects the technical precision required to keep a live broadcast running smoothly night after night.
Personal Life: Marriage to Chip Fields
Erv Hurd has been married to actress, director, and producer Chip Fields since August 20, 1994. Through that marriage, he is the stepfather of actress Kim Fields — known for The Facts of Life and Living Single — and her sister Alexis Fields. Hurd tends to keep a low public profile compared to his wife and stepdaughter, letting his television credits speak for his career rather than seeking the spotlight himself.
FAQs
Who is Erv Hurd?
Erv Hurd (Ervin D. Hurd Jr.) is an American television technical director best known for his long-running work on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and earlier credits on The Young and the Restless and The $10,000 Pyramid.
Is Erv Hurd married?
Yes. He has been married to actress and director Chip Fields since August 20, 1994.
Is Erv Hurd related to Kim Fields?
Yes — he’s her stepfather, through his marriage to her mother, Chip Fields.
What is Erv Hurd known for?
He’s best known as the longtime technical director of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a role he held from 2004 to 2020, and for his multiple Daytime Emmy wins.
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