Gail Mancuso has directed over three hundred television episodes including Modern Family, 30 Rock, Friends, Gilmore Girls, and Roseanne. She has received three Primetime Emmy Nominations and took home statuettes for outstanding directing for a comedy in 2013 and 2014 for Modern Family. Ms. Mancuso also received the Gracie Allen Award in 2008 for her work on 30 Rock and the 2011 directing award from the Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors. She is an active member of the Directors Guild of America and has received three DGA nominations honoring outstanding directorial achievement in comedy series. In addition to her service as a Television Academy Governor for the Directors Peer Group, Gail has served on various committees including Primetime Emmy Awards, Diversity, and Membership.

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4 Nominations
2 Emmys

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series - 2020


Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series - 2013

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series - 2011


66th Primetime Emmys Thank You Cam: Gail Mancuso
Gail Mancuso receives a 66th Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.


Gail Mancuso Wins for Directing for a Comedy Series
Gail Mancuso receives a 66th Primetime Emmy award for Directing for a comedy series


What Happens After You Win an Emmy?
Follow Emmy winner Gail Mancuso as she receives her Outstanding Director, Comedy Series award and braves the media circus.


Thank You Cam: Gail Mancuso


Gail Mancuso, Emmy Winner for Directing, Comedy
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