Bethany Rooney (formally credited as Beth Hillshafer and Bethany Rooney Hillshafer) is an American television director and producer who has worked on over three dozen television series and made-for-television films.[1]
Bethany Rooney | |
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| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) |
| Other names | Beth Hillshafer Bethany Rooney Hillshafer |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green State University |
| Occupation(s) | Television director and producer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Since her directorial debut in 1985 in an episode of St. Elsewhere, she has directed multiple episodes from a vast number of television series, most notably The Wonder Years, Beverly Hills, 90210, “90210”, Crossing Jordan, Melrose Place, Melrose Place (2009), Ally McBeal[2], One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls and She Spies, whilst other credits include Las Vegas, Desperate Housewives,[2] Inconceivable, Dawson's Creek, Boston Public, Ed, Jack & Jill, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Dream On, Castle, Revenge, Arrow[3] among other series.[4][5]
In addition, Rooney has directed various episodes of the American TV series, NCIS.[2][6]
She has also directed a number of made-for-television films, including Locked Up: A Mother's Rage (1991) starring Cheryl Ladd and Jean Smart, Mixed Blessings (1995),[7] Remembrance (1996), Full Circle (1996), She Cried No (1996), When Innocence Is Lost (1997)[8] and The Promise (1999).
References
edit- ^ "Female directors from 'Jessica Jones' and more are leading the charge on TV like never before". Los Angeles Times. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ a b c Robinson, Cheryl. "20th Anniversary Of Showtime's 'Soul Food' Celebrates Women Behind-The-Scenes". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Theodore, ReBecca (28 October 2015). "Lexi Alexander on Why More Women Aren't Directing Superhero Franchises". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ "Bethany Rooney Biography ((?)-)". www.filmreference.com. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Dargis, Manohla (2010-12-09). "Let a Hail of Bullets Be Your Umbrella". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ "Two pairs of shoes, naps and trust — tips from directors for the next generation of women looking to break in". Los Angeles Times. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Scott, Tony (1995-12-08). "Nbc Monday Night at the Movies Danielle Steel's Mixed Blessings". Variety. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Scott, Tony (1997-04-07). "When Innocence Is Lost". Variety. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
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