Rachel Talalay

Rachel Talalay (born August 16, 1958 in Chicago , Illinois ) is an American film director , producer and screenwriter .

Life

Talalay received her PhD from Yale University and worked as a computer analyst in Baltimore . In 1981 she entered the film business as a production assistant (for the film Polyester by John Waters ).

In 1985 she worked as a production manager for the horror film Nightmare II - Die Rache and as line producer for Nightmare III - Freddy Krueger is alive . She wrote the script and directed for Freddy's Finale - Nightmare on Elm Street 6 (1991) . In 1993 she produced the series Space Rangers , which was discontinued after six episodes. In 1997 she was involved as a producer on the film Ein Fall für die Borger .

In 1995 she directed the comic book adaptation Tank Girl . Since then, Rachel Talalay has mostly directed television series such as Without a Trace , Ally McBeal , Dead Zone , Supernatural and Doctor Who . In 2016 she directed an episode of the Sherlock series with Sherlock - The Six Thatchers . In total, her work as a director includes more than 50 film and television productions.

In 2007 and 2010 she received the Leo Award for her work .

Talalay is married to the film producer Rupert Harvey and has two children.

personal data
SURNAME	Talalay, Rachel
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American film director, producer and screenwriter
DATE OF BIRTH	August 16, 1958
PLACE OF BIRTH	Chicago , Illinois , United States