Glenn Kershaw is an American television writer, director, and producer known for his many directorial works on TV shows, including Third Watch, Criminal Minds, and Army Wives.
Biography[]
Nothing is known about Kershaw prior to his career. He was in camera and electrical department from 1977-99. He started work as a cinematographer and producer in 1983, writing in 1986, and director in 2006. His most recent credit was in the documentary Titles by Dan, which aired several months after the last episode of Criminal Minds in 2020.
Criminal Minds[]
Kershaw directed the following episodes of Criminal Minds:
- Season Two
- Season Three
- Season Four
- Season Five
- Season Six
- Season Seven
- "It Takes a Village"
- "True Genius"
- "Run"
- Season Eight
- Season Nine
- "The Inspiration"
- "Bully"
- "Demons"
- Season Ten
- "X"
- "Nelson's Sparrow"
- "Beyond Borders"
- "The Hunt"
- Season Eleven
- "The Job"
- "Target Rich"
- "The Storm"
- Season Twelve
- "The Crimson King"
- "Spencer"
- "Red Light"
- Season Thirteen
- Season Fourteen
- "300"
- "Flesh and Blood"
- "Truth or Dare"
- Season Fifteen
Prior to directing for the series (specifically earlier in Season Two), Kershaw was brought in as a producer and cinematographer. From Season Seven to Season Twelve, he was a co-executive producer for the show. From Season Thirteen onward, he was promoted to executive producer.
Kershaw has directed a total of 37 episodes for the series, more than any other director on the staff.
Trivia[]
- Kershaw's daughter, Lily Kershaw, is an actress who starred and had her songs on the show several times.