Matthew Penn has directed and/or produced over 200 episodes of prime time TV. He has directed on some of television's most respected series. Penn began his career at Law and Order where he was nominated for an Emmy for Best Director for the episode 'Empire' starring Julia Roberts. Penn has directed shows for every major network and many of TV's most significant cable channels. Penn is also known for his stage work most recently directing Glenn Close in the Public Theater's production of Jane Anderson's 'Mother of the Maid'.