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Lee Shallat Chemel
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| Born | June 15, 1943 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Lee Shallat |
| Occupation | Film director, television director, television producer |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Lee Shallat Chemel, born on June 15, 1943, is a talented American director and producer. She is well-known for directing many popular TV shows and some films. Sometimes, she is credited as Lee Shallat.
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Lee Shallat Chemel: A Director's Story
Lee Shallat Chemel has had a long and successful career in television and film. She started her journey in theatre before moving to the world of TV. Her work has entertained millions of people over the years.
From Stage to Screen
Lee Shallat Chemel began her directing career in live theatre. She worked at the South Coast Repertory theatre in California. There, she also led the theatre's special program for young actors. She directed plays at other theatres too, like Summerfest Orange County.
Her big break in television came in 1984. After meeting a producer named Gary David Goldberg, she directed her first TV show. This show was the popular NBC series Family Ties. This was the start of her amazing career in television.
Directing Many Favorite TV Shows
Lee Shallat Chemel has directed episodes for a huge number of well-known TV shows. She has a special talent for bringing stories to life on the small screen. Some of the shows she directed include:
- Diff'rent Strokes
- Murphy Brown
- Mad About You
- Suddenly Susan
- Becker
- Sydney
- George Lopez
- That's So Raven
- Arrested Development
- The Middle
She directed many episodes of Spin City between 1996 and 1997. Her work on these shows helped make them popular with audiences.
Becoming a Producer
In 1993, Lee Shallat Chemel also started working as a producer. A producer helps manage the making of a TV show or film. She produced 30 episodes of the first two seasons of The Nanny. She also produced 22 episodes of the popular series Gilmore Girls.
Directing Films
Besides TV shows, Lee Shallat Chemel has also directed films. In 2005, she directed a movie called Greener Mountains. This film starred actors like Kimberly McCullough and Curtis Armstrong. She has also directed several movies made for television.
Awards and Recognition
Lee Shallat Chemel's talent has been recognized with several awards nominations. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards. These nominations were in 1992, 1994, and 1995. The Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in television.
