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Tawnia McKiernan
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Tawnia Cannell
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Occupation | Director, producer |
Years active | 1996–present |
Spouse(s) | Timothy McKiernan |
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Tawnia McKiernan is an American television director and producer. She has worked on many popular TV shows since the mid-1990s. She is also the daughter of Stephen J. Cannell, a well-known TV producer.
Bringing Stories to Life: Tawnia McKiernan's Career
Tawnia McKiernan began her directing journey in the 1990s. Her first directing jobs were on shows like Renegade and Silk Stalkings. These shows were produced by her father, Stephen J. Cannell.
Directing Popular TV Shows
Over the years, Tawnia has directed episodes for many different television series. Some of the well-known shows she has worked on include:
- NYPD Blue
- The Closer
- Blue Bloods
- Bones
- ER
- Monk
- Psych
- The Mentalist
- Criminal Minds
- The Walking Dead
She has directed episodes for many other series too. These include V.I.P., Las Vegas, Army Wives, and Warehouse 13.
Movies and Guild Work
In 2012, Tawnia McKiernan directed a TV movie called Secrets of Eden. This movie starred actor John Stamos.
She is also a co-chair member of the Directors Guild of America. This is a group that represents directors in the film and television industry.
In 2016, there were plans for her to write for a new version of the TV series The A-Team. However, this new series was never made.