Keith Samples


Keith Samples is an American director, writer and producer. He founded Rysher Entertainment and left the company in 1997.

Director

Samples directed episodes for each series, including Everwood, One Tree Hill, The O.C., Oz, Haven and Freddy's Nightmares, as well as the award-winning series, The Practice and Felicity. He also directed the films, including , A Smile Like Yours and Love Lies Bleeding.

Producer

Samples won an Independent Spirit Award for the film Election. He also produced other films, including Above Suspicion, Big Night, Switchback, Walking Tall, and The Death and Life of Bobby Z.

Personal life