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Bethany Rooney
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| Born | 1956 (age 68–69) |
| Other names | Beth Hillshafer Bethany Rooney Hillshafer |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green State University |
| Occupation | Television director and producer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Bethany Rooney is an American television director and producer. She has worked on many popular TV shows and movies. You might know some of the series she helped create!
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Who is Bethany Rooney?
Bethany Rooney was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1956. She is known for her work behind the scenes in television. She helps bring stories to life on your screen.
What Does a TV Director Do?
A television director is like the captain of a ship. They guide the actors and crew to make a TV show or movie. They decide how each scene looks and feels. They make sure the story is told clearly. A producer helps manage the whole project. They handle things like money and scheduling. Bethany Rooney does both of these important jobs.
Directing Popular TV Shows
Bethany Rooney started directing in 1985. Her first show was an episode of St. Elsewhere. Since then, she has directed episodes for over 30 different TV series. Many of these shows are very well-known.
Directing Teen Dramas
Bethany Rooney has directed many shows popular with teens. She worked on The Wonder Years, a classic show about growing up. She also directed episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210 and its newer version, “90210”. Fans of Melrose Place and One Tree Hill will also recognize her name. She even directed for Gilmore Girls, a beloved show about a mother and daughter.
Directing Medical and Crime Dramas
Bethany Rooney has also directed episodes of exciting medical and crime shows. She worked on Grey's Anatomy and its spin-off, Private Practice. These shows are about the lives of doctors. She also directed for NCIS, a popular crime series. Other shows include Castle and Arrow. These shows feature mysteries and action.
Directing TV Movies
Besides TV series, Bethany Rooney has directed several movies made for television. These are films that premiere on TV channels. Some of her TV movie credits include Locked Up: A Mother's Rage (1991) and She Cried No (1996). She also directed When Innocence Is Lost (1997). These films tell different stories for TV audiences.
Bethany Rooney continues to work in television today. She helps create the shows and movies you enjoy watching.
