Kay Becker (born June 4, 1946) is an American film and television director, producer, and writer. She was born in New York City, and grew up in the Bronx. Becker attended the High School of Music and Art, and then graduated from New York University with a degree in English Literature.
Becker began her career in the entertainment industry in the late 1960s when she was hired as an assistant director on the television series, All in the Family. She then went on to direct several episodes of the show, as well as other popular television shows such as The Jeffersons, Cheers, and Family Ties.
In the early 1980s, Becker wrote and directed her first feature film, the comedy Night of the Lepus. She went on to direct and produce several more films, including the cult classic Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, the romantic comedy Just One of the Guys, and the adventure drama The Lost World.
Becker has also directed numerous made-for-TV movies, including the Emmy-nominated Death of a Cheerleader, the Lifetime original movie Lies & Lullabies, and the Disney Channel original movie Brink!.
Becker has been nominated for several awards, including an Emmy for her direction of the television movie Death of a Cheerleader, and the CableACE Award for Best Director of a Dramatic Series for her work on the series Tales from the Darkside.
Becker’s body of work also includes her collaboration with the production company Amblin Entertainment, for which she wrote and directed the television movie Little Women. In addition to her work in film and television, Becker is an accomplished playwright and novelist.
Becker currently lives in Los Angeles, where she continues to write, direct, and produce films and television shows. She is also actively involved in several charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society.
Throughout her career, Becker has been an advocate for women in the entertainment industry, and has been a mentor and role model for many aspiring female filmmakers. Her work has been acclaimed for its unique vision and originality, and she continues to be a trailblazer in the industry.
