Jill Mitwell facts for kids

Jill Mitwell is an American television director. She is well-known for directing many popular soap operas. A director helps bring a story to life on screen. They guide the actors and crew to make sure everything looks and sounds just right. Jill Mitwell even gave a speech when her team won a big award for their directing work on the show One Life to Live in 2008.

TV Shows She Directed

Jill Mitwell has directed many different TV shows over the years. Here are some of the well-known ones:

• All My Children (2001)
• As the World Turns (1987–1991; 1998–1999)
• Guiding Light (Early 1980s)
• One Life to Live (1992–1998; 2000–2006; 2006–January 2012)
• "Remember WENN" (1997)

Awards and Recognitions

Jill Mitwell has won and been nominated for several important awards for her directing work. These awards celebrate the best in television.

Daytime Emmy Awards

The Daytime Emmy Award is a special award for shows that air during the daytime, like soap operas. Jill Mitwell has won this award multiple times for her directing on One Life to Live:

• Won in 2014 (for the online version of the show)
• Won in 2009
• Won in 2008

She was also nominated for this award in 2007, 2004, 1995, 1992, 1990, 1989, and 1988.

Directors Guild of America Awards

The Directors Guild of America Award is given by a group of directors to honor excellent directing. Jill Mitwell has also won this award several times for her work on One Life to Live:

• Won in 2013 for the episode "Between Heaven and Hell"
• Won in 2007
• Won in 2000
• Won in 1993

She was also nominated for this award in 2010, 2002, 1999, 1998, and 1996.