Mary Haverstick is an American film and television director, writer, and producer. She is best known for her work on the Netflix series GLOW, The CW's Supernatural, and the feature film A Teacher.
Haverstick was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and raised in the suburbs. She began her career as a production assistant in Los Angeles in the mid-1990s. She quickly moved up the ranks and worked on a variety of television shows, including Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
In 2004, she made her directorial debut with the short film "The Book Club," which earned her recognition as a director to watch. She then directed episodes of the television series Gilmore Girls, Nip/Tuck, and Grey's Anatomy.
In 2016, Haverstick wrote and directed the feature film A Teacher, which was released to critical acclaim and won several awards. The film was an examination of a teacher-student relationship gone wrong.
In 2017, she directed episodes of the Netflix series GLOW, which was a critical and commercial success. She then directed episodes of the CW series Supernatural and The Magicians.
Haverstick has been praised for her ability to capture the nuances of relationships in her work. She is a strong advocate for women in the entertainment industry and is passionate about telling meaningful stories that resonate with audiences.
She has won several awards for her work, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for her work on GLOW in 2019. She has also been nominated for several awards, including the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series.
Haverstick is an inspiring figure in Hollywood and continues to create thought-provoking works of art. She is an example of how hard work and dedication can lead to success in the entertainment industry.
