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Marita Grabiak
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Occupation Television director
Years active 1986–present

Marita Jane Grabiak is an American television director. She is the person who guides the actors and crew to create episodes of TV shows. Think of her as the captain of the ship for each episode, making sure everything looks and sounds just right!

Marita Grabiak: A TV Director

Marita Jane Grabiak is an American television director. She helps bring many of your favorite TV shows to life! She has worked on a huge number of popular series over the years.

What Does a TV Director Do?

A television director has a very important job. They are in charge of how each scene looks and feels. This includes telling actors where to stand and how to say their lines. They also work closely with camera operators, lighting teams, and sound engineers. Their goal is to make sure the story is told clearly and excitingly on screen.

Directing Your Favorite Shows

Marita Grabiak has directed episodes for many well-known television series. You might have heard of some of them! For example, she directed episodes of Dawson's Creek, ER, and Gilmore Girls. She also worked on fantasy and sci-fi shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, and Smallville.

Her work also includes episodes of Lost, Battlestar Galactica, and American Horror Story. More recently, she has directed for shows like 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star. Her long list of credits shows how much experience she has in the TV world.

Early Career and Education

Marita Grabiak started her career in television and film in 1986. Her first job was as a production assistant on a film called The Men's Club. A production assistant helps out with many different tasks on a film set. This early experience helped her learn how TV and movies are made. She also studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

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