St. Elsewhere
1982
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Bethany Rooney is a director and producer of over 250 episodes of prime-time narrative shows, such as Bull, Criminal Minds, and The Originals. She has also taught directing workshops, co-written a textbook on episodic directing, and served the Directors Guild of America.
- Director, Producer, Additional Crew
- October 7, 1956
- Bethany Rooney
Years active. 1985–present. 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]
- Bowling Green State University
- Beth Hillshafer, Bethany Rooney Hillshafer
- Television director and producer
- 1985–present
Mini Bio. Bethany Rooney began her directing career on the 1980's iconic television show, St. Elsewhere, where she served as Associate Producer. She has since directed more than 250 episodes of prime-time narrative shows, most recently Law & Order, Chicago PD, Law & Order SVU, The Rookie, Criminal Minds Evolution, and Chicago Med.
May 14, 2021 · This past Tuesday, television director Bethany Rooney, who’s resume includes over 200 episodes of primetime television shows and numerous made-for-TV movies, spoke with media and students about her career in broadcast television, how it’s changed, and the importance of mentoring the next generation of directors.
BETHANY ROONEY Director & Author. Kris Bowers · Flawless My Dear. IMDb
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.
Bethany Rooney began her directing career on the 1980’s iconic television show, St. Elsewhere, where she served as Associate Producer. She has since directed nine TV movies and more than 250 episodes of prime-time narrative shows, most recently Law & Order, Chicago PD, Law & Order SVU, The Rookie, Criminal Minds Evolution, and Chicago Med.
