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Lesli Linka Glatter (born July 26, 1953) is an American film and television director. She is best known for her work on the AMC drama series Mad Men and the Showtime series Homeland.
Lesli Linka Glatter is a prolific and acclaimed director of TV shows such as Homeland, Mad Men, and The West Wing. She has also directed films, won multiple awards, and served as a mentor and advocate for female filmmakers.
- January 1, 1
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- Dallas, Texas, USA
- Earlier Career
- During The Newsroom
- Personal Life
She began her directing career through American Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Women. Her first short film, Tales of Meeting and Parting(1985), was nominated for an Academy Award as well as winning numerous awards in film festivals throughout the country. She was a co-director and producer for the project. She made her television debut on ...
In 2012 she joined the crew of The Newsroom as an episodic director for the first season. She helmed the eighth episode "The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn". Also in 2012 she directed the fifth season True Bloodepisode "Song of the Dead Faerie".
She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Clayton Campbell, a fine artist and Co-Director of the 18th Street Arts Center, and their son, Nick.
Mar 28, 2023 · The director of Mad Men, Homeland, and Love & Death shares her career journey and passion for helping women directors. She talks about her influences, challenges, and hopes for the industry.
- Alamin Yohannes
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Learn about the life and career of Lesli Linka Glatter, a director of film and TV drama, with awards and nominations for Homeland, Mad Men, and more. Find out her birth date, family, and previous work as a choreographer.
- July 26, 1953
Feb 20, 2024 · 'Love & Death' director Lesli Linka Glatter kicked off a 30-year career in Hollywood after a chance meeting in Tokyo — then came her years of rejection.
Sep 19, 2021 · The veteran TV director of shows such as “Homeland” and “Mad Men” will lead the Directors Guild of America for the next two years. She is the second woman to hold the position and a three-time DGA Award winner.
