Rachel Talalay
Biography
Rachel Talalay is an American director and producer born on July 16, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for directing the films Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare in 1991 and Tank Girl in 1995. Since the 1990s, she has worked extensively as a television director. In addition to her directing and producing career, she is a film professor at the University of British Columbia. Her professional background includes eighty-one known credits within the film and television industry.
Career overview
Rachel Talalay is an American director and producer who was born on July 16, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. Her notable film directing credits include Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare in 1991 and Tank Girl in 1995. In addition to her feature film work, she has worked extensively as a television director since the 1990s.
Alongside her directing and producing career, Talalay works as a film professor at the University of British Columbia. Her professional background encompasses numerous known credits within the entertainment industry, establishing a long-standing career in both film and television production.
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Full Filmography
86 titles- Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials (2023) Director
- Quantum Leap (2022) Director
- Superman & Lois (2021) Director
- A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting (2020) Director
- An Introvert's Guide to High School (2020) Editor
- An Introvert's Guide to High School (2020) Writer
- Doom Patrol (2019) Director
- Good Omens (2019) Director
- Good Omens (2019) Executive Producer
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) Director
- Riverdale (2017) Director
- American Gods (2017) Director
- Marvel's Iron Fist (2017) Director
- Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time (2017) Director
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) Director
- On the Farm (2016) Director
- Supergirl (2015) Director
- South of Hell (2015) Director
- Doctor Who: The Fan Show (2015)
- The Flash (2014) Director
- The Flash (2014) Producer
- Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven (2014) Director
- The Dorm (2014) Director
- Reign (2013) Director
- Played (2013) Director
- Continuum (2012) Director
- Hannah's Law (2012) Director
- XIII: The Series (2011) Director
- Endgame (2011) Director
- Sherlock (2010) Director
- Haven (2010) Director
- Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures (2010) Director
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) as Self
- Cra$h & Burn (2009) Director
- jPod (2008) Director
- Greek (2007) Director
- Flash Gordon (2007) Director
- Durham County (2007) Director
- Kyle XY (2006) Director
- Whistler (2006) Director
- The Wind in the Willows (2006) Director
- Supernatural (2005) Director
- Doctor Who (2005) Director
- Wildfire (2005) Director
- Sex, Love & Secrets (2005) Director
- It Came from... Baltimore!! (2005) as Self
- Life As We Know It (2004) Director
- Cold Case (2003) Director
- A Tale of Two Wives (2003) Director
- Without a Trace (2002) Director
- The Dead Zone (2002) Director
- Crossing Jordan (2001) Director
- The Division (2001) Director
- Wolf Lake (2001) Director
- Dice (2001) Director
- Boston Public (2000) Director
- That's Life (2000) Director
- Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000) Director
- Welcome to Primetime (1999) as Self
- To Have & to Hold (1998) Director
- Ally McBeal (1997) Director
- Touching Evil (1997) Director
- The Borrowers (1997) Producer
- Band of Gold (1995) Director
- Tank Girl (1995) Director
- Space Rangers (1993) Producer
- Ghost in the Machine (1993) Director
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) Director
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) Story
- Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story (1991) as Self
- Cry-Baby (1990) Producer
- Book of Love (1990) Producer
- The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' (1989) as Self
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) Producer
- Hairspray (1988) Producer
- The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) Executive In Charge Of Production
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Line Producer
- Return to Horror High (1987) First Assistant Director
- A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) Production Manager
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Assistant Production Manager
- Alone in the Dark (1982) Production Accountant
- The House on Sorority Row (1982) Script Supervisor
- Android (1982) as Terrapol: Landing Party
- Polyester (1981) Production Assistant
- The Underground Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rachel Talalay best known for?
Rachel Talalay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Quantum Leap (2022), Superman & Lois (2021), A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting (2020), Doom Patrol (2019).
When and where was Rachel Talalay born?
Rachel Talalay was born on July 16, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Rachel Talalay have?
Rachel Talalay has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2023.
What is Rachel Talalay's background in cinema and television?
Rachel Talalay is an American director and producer born on July 16, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for directing the films Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare in 1991 and Tank Girl in 1995. Since the 1990s, she has worked extensively as a television director. In addition to her directing and producing ca...