About
American television writer, producer, and filmmaker who is best known for writing and directing the films Tallulah and CODA, as well as the television series Orange Is the New Black.
Before Fame
Ben Affleck's mother, Chris Boldt, was one of her sixth-grade teachers. She graduated with a BFA from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.
Trivia
Her film CODA earned her an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and the film also won for Best Picture.
Family Life
She is the daughter of Mags Harries and Hungarian artist Lajos Héder. She has one sister, Thyra. She is married to producer David Newsom. They have two children together.
Associated With
She directed the movie CODA, starring Emilia Jones and Marlee Matlin.
