Matthew Penn is an American director and producer of television and theatre. Penn has directed and/or produced over one hundred and fifty prime time TV dramas Some of his credits as a television director include NYPD Blue, Law & Order, New York Undercover, Brooklyn South, The Sopranos, House, Damages, The Closer, and Royal Pains. For example, "He was nominated for an Emmy for directing the 20th episode of Law and Order starring Julia Roberts.