Hanelle Culpepper

Hanelle Culpepper
Born
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Other namesHanelle M. Culpepper, Hanelle Culpepper Meier
Occupation(s)Director, producer
Years active1993–present
Spouse
Jeffrey Meier
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(m. 2000)​
Children2
Websitehillview798.com

Hanelle M. Culpepper is an American television and film director, best known for her work in television directing episodes of 90210, Parenthood, Criminal Minds, Revenge, Grimm, and Star Trek: Discovery along with other series. Prior to working in television, she worked as a production assistant and directed and produced short films. She also directed the thriller feature films Within (2009), Deadly Sibling Rivalry (2011), Murder on the 13th Floor (2012) and Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer (2013).

Culpepper became the first woman director and the first African American director[1] to launch a new Star Trek series in the franchise's history, directing the opening three episodes of Star Trek: Picard (2020).[2] Culpepper directed and co-executive produced the pilot of the series revival of Kung Fu (2021).[3]

  1. ^ "'Star Trek: Picard' Director Hanelle Culpepper On Breaking Barriers And Doing The Work – Guest Column". Deadline. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Hanelle Culpepper to Make Trek History Directing Picard Series". March 2019.
  3. ^ Otterson, Joe (March 5, 2020). "Hanelle Culpepper to Direct 'Kung Fu' Pilot at CW (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 23, 2021.