Bethany Rooney
Bethany Rooney (formally credited as Beth Hillshafer and Bethany Rooney Hillshafer) is an American television director and producer who has directed more than 36 episodes of television series and made-for-television films. 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, One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls and She Spies, whilst other credits include Las Vegas, Desperate Housewives, Inconceivable, Dawson's Creek, Boston Public, Ed, Jack & Jill, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Dream On, Castle, Revenge, Arrow among other series.
Also recorded as Beth Hillshaffer · Bethany Rooney Hillshafer
Bethany Rooney
- Name
- Bethany Rooney
- Birthplace
- Columbus, Ohio
- Education
- Bowling Green State University
- Occupation
- Television director and producer
- Born
- 1950 · Columbus.
- Nationality
- United States
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In addition, Rooney has directed various episodes of the American TV series, NCIS. 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), Remembrance (1996), Full Circle (1996), She Cried No (1996), When Innocence Is Lost (1997) and The Promise (1999).
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Bethany Rooney appears in the authority records of the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek as a director and “Fersehregisseurin”. The activity of Bethany Rooney is recorded for 1989.
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• Name — Bethany Rooney • Other Names — Beth Hillshafer Bethany Rooney Hillshafer • Birthplace — Columbus, Ohio • Education — Bowling Green State University • Occupation — Television director and producer • Years Active — 1985–present
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- 1.Female directors from 'Jessica Jones' and more are leading the charge on TV like never before. Los Angeles Times. 2018-03-09.
- 2.Robinson, Cheryl. 20th Anniversary Of Showtime's 'Soul Food' Celebrates Women Behind-The-Scenes. Forbes.
- 3.Theodore, ReBecca. Lexi Alexander on Why More Women Aren't Directing Superhero Franchises. Vulture. 28 October 2015.
- 4.Bethany Rooney Biography ((?)-). www.filmreference.com.
- 5.Dargis, Manohla. Let a Hail of Bullets Be Your Umbrella. The New York Times. 2010-12-09. 0362-4331.
- 6.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.
- 7.Scott, Tony. Nbc Monday Night at the Movies Danielle Steel's Mixed Blessings. Variety. 1995-12-08.
- 8.Scott, Tony. When Innocence Is Lost. Variety. 1997-04-07.
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