Cameron Thomas Duddy (born December 6, 1985) is an American music video director and musician with over 9 billion views across his work.[1][2][3] As a director, he is known for his work with Bruno Mars, OneRepublic, and Fifth Harmony. Most notably, Cameron directed the video for "Uptown Funk", winning an EMA, VMA, and topping charts as the 3rd most viewed video on YouTube.[4][1][5] He is the bass guitarist in the band Midland.[6][7]
Duddy is one of the founding members of the country music trio Midland. Formed in 2016 in Dripping Springs, Texas, it consists of Mark Wystrach (lead vocals), himself as bass guitarist and background vocalist, and Jess Carson (electric guitar, background vocals). Midland's musical styles are defined by neotraditional country influences.[14] Through Big Machine Records, Midland has released four full-length LPs; the first, On The Rocks,[15] achieved gold status and produced their triple platinum hit, ‘Drinkin Problem’[16] as well as a platinum hit, ‘Burn Out'.[17] The album earned them two Grammy nominations[18] and several CMA,[19]ACM[20] and CMT[21] nominations as well as a win for ‘Best New Group’ at the ACM Awards.[22] The band most recently released their fourth album titled, The Last Resort: Greetings From,[23] leading Midland on a world tour with several sold out performances in AUS, Europe, and the US.[24][25][26][27]
Personal life
Duddy is the son of cinematographer Christopher Duddy and Renee Axotis. He is the stepson of actress Joely Fisher, and also stepgrandson of actress Connie Stevens.[28]
He is married to photographer Harper Smith. They have a son and a daughter.[29]
Nominations and awards
2013: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (Locked Out of Heaven)[28]
2015/2017: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (nominee)[citation needed]
