Bethany Rooney

Bethany Rooney (formally credited as Beth Hillshafer and Bethany Rooney Hillshafer) is an American television director and producer who has directed more than 36 episodes of television series and made-for-television films.^[1]

Bethany Rooney
Born	1956 (age 68–69) Columbus, Ohio
Other names	Beth Hillshafer Bethany Rooney Hillshafer
Alma mater	Bowling Green State University
Occupation(s)	Television director and producer
Years active	1985–present

Since her directorial debut in 1985 in an episode of St. Elsewhere, she has directed multiple episodes from a vast number of television series, most notably The Wonder Years, Beverly Hills, 90210, “90210”, Crossing Jordan, Melrose Place, Melrose Place (2009), Ally McBeal^[2], One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls and She Spies, whilst other credits include Las Vegas, Desperate Housewives,^[2] Inconceivable, Dawson's Creek, Boston Public, Ed, Jack & Jill, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Dream On, Castle, Revenge, Arrow^[3] among other series.^[4][5]

In addition, Rooney has directed various episodes of the American TV series, NCIS.^[2][6]

She has also directed a number of made-for-television films, including Locked Up: A Mother's Rage (1991) starring Cheryl Ladd and Jean Smart, Mixed Blessings (1995),^[7] Remembrance (1996), Full Circle (1996), She Cried No (1996), When Innocence Is Lost (1997)^[8] and The Promise (1999).