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'''Jeff Woolnough''' (also credited as '''Jeffrey W. Woolnough''') is a Canadian film and television director who directed episodes for the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. His career began in the late 1980s and he has won numerous awards directing multiple episodes of a variety of television series.<ref name="wikipedia_woolnough">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Woolnough|title=Jeff Woolnough|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=2025-08-31}}</ref> | |||
== Early Career == | |||
Before starting his career as a broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker, Woolnough played guitar in a touring rock band during his college days.<ref name="official_website">{{cite web|url=http://www.jeffwoolnough.com/about-us/|title=About Jeff|publisher=Jeff Woolnough Official Website|accessdate=2025-08-31}}</ref> He shadowed [[w:Norman Jewison|Norman Jewison]] on the Oscar-winning film ''[[w:Moonstruck|Moonstruck]]'' (1987), which helped him become a director of fiction rather than fact.<ref name="official_website"/> From his first production job in craft service to his numerous nominations and awards, Woolnough has directed some 150 hours of TV movies, limited series and hour-long episodic television.<ref name="official_website"/> | |||
His 1988 feature-length courtroom drama "[[w:Betrayal of Silence|Betrayal of Silence]]" marked his creative debut, after which he directed episodes of series like "[[w:Kung Fu: The Legend Continues|Kung Fu: The Legend Continues]]."<ref name="rotten_tomatoes">{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/jeff_woolnough|title=Jeff Woolnough Movies & TV Shows List|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=2025-08-31}}</ref> | |||
== Director credits for "Battlestar Galactica" == | == Career Highlights == | ||
Woolnough thrives in many genres; from sci-fi and historical adventure to procedurals, comedy, fantasy and horror. His body of work ranges from complex action and visual effects spectacles, to intimate, emotional and socially relevant pieces.<ref name="official_website"/> He has been a member of the [[w:Directors Guild of Canada|Directors Guild of Canada]] and is known for keeping his episodes on time and within budget.<ref name="expanse_wiki">{{cite web|url=https://expanse.fandom.com/wiki/Jeff_Woolnough|title=Jeff Woolnough|publisher=The Expanse Wiki|accessdate=2025-08-31}}</ref> | |||
His most prolific work has been with ''[[w:The Expanse (TV series)|The Expanse]]'' and ''[[w:Vikings (TV series)|Vikings]]'', for which he directed ten episodes of each.<ref name="wikipedia_woolnough"/> He has been a three-time [[w:Canadian Screen Award|Canadian Screen Award]] nominee for Best Direction in a Drama Series for his work on ''Vikings'', with nominations in 2017, 2018, and 2019.<ref name="wikipedia_woolnough"/> He was also a [[w:Gemini Award|Gemini Award]] nominee for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries in 2010 for ''Keep Your Head Up, Kid: The Don Cherry Story''.<ref name="wikipedia_woolnough"/> | |||
By the late 1990s, Woolnough directed two direct-to-video sequels to ''[[w:Universal Soldier (1992 film)|Universal Soldier]]'': ''Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms'' (1998) and ''Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business'' (1999).<ref name="rotten_tomatoes"/> In 2008, his [[w:Céline Dion|Céline Dion]] biopic ''Céline'' was nominated for Best TV Movie and Best Writing at the Gemini Awards.<ref name="rotten_tomatoes"/> | |||
== ''Battlestar Galactica'' == | |||
After [[w:Breck Eisner|Breck Eisner]]'s departure from the [[Miniseries]] due to other projects, Woolnough was among the list of directors considered to replace Eisner. While [[Michael Rymer]] was selected, Woolnough later directed episodes of both the [[Season 1 (2004-05)|first]] and [[Season 2 (2005-06)|second]] seasons.<ref name="companion_replacement_directors">{{cite book|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|first=David|last=Bassom|page=19|publisher=[[Titan Books]]|year=2005}}</ref> | |||
According to ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]'', Woolnough was described as "a veteran TV director" whose credits include installments of ''[[w:Smallville|Smallville]]'', ''[[w:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]'' and ''[[w:Dead Like Me|Dead Like Me]]'' at the time of his work on the series.<ref name="companion_veteran_director">{{cite book|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|first=David|last=Bassom|page=83|publisher=[[Titan Books]]|year=2005}}</ref> | |||
=== Director credits for "Battlestar Galactica" === | |||
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== | == Selected Filmography == | ||
Woolnough's extensive television work includes episodes of numerous high-profile series:<ref name="encyclopedia_filmography">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/woolnough-jeff|title=Woolnough, Jeff|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=2025-08-31}}</ref><ref name="tv_guide_filmography">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jeff-woolnough/credits/3030393697/|title=Jeff Woolnough List of Movies and TV Shows|publisher=TV Guide|accessdate=2025-08-31}}</ref> | |||
* ''[[w:The Expanse (TV series)|The Expanse]]'' (2015-2022) - 10 episodes | |||
* ''[[w:Vikings (TV series)|Vikings]]'' (2013-2020) - 10 episodes | |||
* ''[[w:Chilling Adventures of Sabrina|Chilling Adventures of Sabrina]]'' (2018-2020) | |||
* ''[[w:Riverdale (2017 TV series)|Riverdale]]'' (2017-2023) | |||
* ''[[w:Supernatural (American TV series)|Supernatural]]'' (2005-2020) | |||
* ''[[w:Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'' (2005-2017) | |||
* ''[[w:The Vampire Diaries|The Vampire Diaries]]'' (2009-2017) | |||
* ''[[w:Being Erica|Being Erica]]'' (2009-2011) | |||
* ''[[w:Eureka (American TV series)|Eureka]]'' (2006-2012) | |||
* ''[[w:CSI: Crime Scene Investigation|CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'' (2000-2015) | |||
* ''[[w:NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' (2003-present) | |||
* ''[[w:Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]'' (2003-2008) | |||
* ''[[w:Dark Angel (American TV series)|Dark Angel]]'' (2000-2002) | |||
* ''[[w:Taken (miniseries)|Taken]]'' (2002) | |||
* ''[[w:The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)|The Outer Limits]]'' (1995-2002) | |||
== Awards and Recognition == | |||
Woolnough has received multiple nominations and awards throughout his career: | |||
* Three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Direction in a Drama Series for ''Vikings'' (2017, 2018, 2019)<ref name="wikipedia_woolnough"/> | |||
* Gemini Award nominee for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries for ''Keep Your Head Up, Kid: The Don Cherry Story'' (2010)<ref name="wikipedia_woolnough"/> | |||
* Two Directors Guild of Canada awards for Outstanding Team Achievement in a Television Series for ''Being Erica'' and ''Keep Your Head Up, Kid: The Don Cherry Story'' (2010)<ref name="rotten_tomatoes"/> | |||
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Jeff Woolnough (also credited as Jeffrey W. Woolnough) is a Canadian film and television director who directed episodes for the Re-imagined Series. His career began in the late 1980s and he has won numerous awards directing multiple episodes of a variety of television series.[1]
Early Career
edit sourceBefore starting his career as a broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker, Woolnough played guitar in a touring rock band during his college days.[2] He shadowed Norman Jewison on the Oscar-winning film Moonstruck (1987), which helped him become a director of fiction rather than fact.[2] From his first production job in craft service to his numerous nominations and awards, Woolnough has directed some 150 hours of TV movies, limited series and hour-long episodic television.[2]
His 1988 feature-length courtroom drama "Betrayal of Silence" marked his creative debut, after which he directed episodes of series like "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues."[3]
Career Highlights
edit sourceWoolnough thrives in many genres; from sci-fi and historical adventure to procedurals, comedy, fantasy and horror. His body of work ranges from complex action and visual effects spectacles, to intimate, emotional and socially relevant pieces.[2] He has been a member of the Directors Guild of Canada and is known for keeping his episodes on time and within budget.[4]
His most prolific work has been with The Expanse and Vikings, for which he directed ten episodes of each.[1] He has been a three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Direction in a Drama Series for his work on Vikings, with nominations in 2017, 2018, and 2019.[1] He was also a Gemini Award nominee for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries in 2010 for Keep Your Head Up, Kid: The Don Cherry Story.[1]
By the late 1990s, Woolnough directed two direct-to-video sequels to Universal Soldier: Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms (1998) and Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business (1999).[3] In 2008, his Céline Dion biopic Céline was nominated for Best TV Movie and Best Writing at the Gemini Awards.[3]
Battlestar Galactica
edit sourceAfter Breck Eisner's departure from the Miniseries due to other projects, Woolnough was among the list of directors considered to replace Eisner. While Michael Rymer was selected, Woolnough later directed episodes of both the first and second seasons.[5]
According to Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion, Woolnough was described as "a veteran TV director" whose credits include installments of Smallville, Stargate SG-1 and Dead Like Me at the time of his work on the series.[6]
Director credits for "Battlestar Galactica"
edit source- Season 1:
- Season 2:
Selected Filmography
edit sourceWoolnough's extensive television work includes episodes of numerous high-profile series:[7][8]
- The Expanse (2015-2022) - 10 episodes
- Vikings (2013-2020) - 10 episodes
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020)
- Riverdale (2017-2023)
- Supernatural (2005-2020)
- Bones (2005-2017)
- The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)
- Being Erica (2009-2011)
- Eureka (2006-2012)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000-2015)
- NCIS (2003-present)
- Las Vegas (2003-2008)
- Dark Angel (2000-2002)
- Taken (2002)
- The Outer Limits (1995-2002)
Awards and Recognition
edit sourceWoolnough has received multiple nominations and awards throughout his career:
- Three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Direction in a Drama Series for Vikings (2017, 2018, 2019)[1]
- Gemini Award nominee for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries for Keep Your Head Up, Kid: The Don Cherry Story (2010)[1]
- Two Directors Guild of Canada awards for Outstanding Team Achievement in a Television Series for Being Erica and Keep Your Head Up, Kid: The Don Cherry Story (2010)[3]
References
edit source- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Jeff Woolnough (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2025-08-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 About Jeff (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Jeff Woolnough Official Website. Retrieved on 2025-08-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Jeff Woolnough Movies & TV Shows List (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved on 2025-08-31.
- ↑ Jeff Woolnough (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The Expanse Wiki. Retrieved on 2025-08-31.
- ↑ Bassom, David (2005). Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion. Titan Books, p. 19.
- ↑ Bassom, David (2005). Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion. Titan Books, p. 83.
- ↑ Woolnough, Jeff (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on 2025-08-31.
- ↑ Jeff Woolnough List of Movies and TV Shows (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). TV Guide. Retrieved on 2025-08-31.