Bethany Rooney has directed more than two hundred thirty episodes of prime-time network television, most recently Law & Order: Organized Crime, Chicago PD and Station 19. Her credits include many critically-acclaimed series such as Desperate Housewives, Ally McBeal and Brothers & Sisters, and the American long-running classics NCIS and Criminal Minds. For two seasons, she was the Producing Director of the CBS drama Bull, following her earlier stint in that position on the CW drama The Originals. She serves on numerous committees at the Directors Guild of America (DGA), including co-chairing the Diversity Committee, which implemented the first Directors Development Initiative in 2016, including a mentorship program for rising directors. Bethany's enthusiasm for the craft has also fueled her long-term dedication to teaching the intensive Warner Brothers Directing Workshop. Her book (co-authored with Mary Lou Belli) "Directors Tell the Story: Master the Craft of Television and Film Directing" is the preeminent authority at multiple studio and network diversity programs, and in directing classes on many university campuses.
This former NFL cheerleader's love for the stage and entertainment was a natural extension of her early years growing up on set at The Nashville Network, watching her mom, a television host and journalist, in front of the camera. This love for the stage led Bethany into the world of beauty pageants, and in 2012 she was crowned Mrs. Tennessee America and competed at Mrs. America later that year, placing in the top six. That same year, Bethany was named, by Nashville Lifestyles magazine, one of Nashville's 25 most beautiful people, alongside Lisa Marie Presley, CMT's Cody Alan and Denise Jackson (wife to Alan Jackson). Bethany has since appeared in commercials, web-series and music videos including Carrie Underwood's video for her hit single "Two Black Cadillacs", where she starred alongside Underwood, as they got revenge on a two-timing man. "Two Black Cadillacs" debuted on Entertainment Tonight and was nominated for Video of the Year. In 2014, Bethany was cast in her first feature film, "Where Is Good?". She was recently cast in the upcoming film "Trap City", staring Brandon Jackson, of "Percy Jackson", "Tropic Thunder", and "Fast and Furious", and Clifton Powell, of "All Eyes on Me", and "Ray". Additionally, and following in her mom's footsteps, Bethany has worked as an on-camera host, and red carpet correspondent, at some of Nashville's most exiting events, interviewing dozens of music, television, and sports celebrities including Trisha Yearwood, Lauren Daigle, Joe Montana, Colton Dixon, Brooke Hogan, Tito Ortiz, cast members of the hit show "Nashville", and many many more.
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