Greta Gerwig
Actress, producer, and screenwriter
Born
August 4th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An actress, producer, and screenwriter, contributed to several independent films, gaining recognition in the early 2010s. Gained significant acclaim for directing and co-writing the film 'Lady Bird' which received multiple Academy Award nominations. Also directed and co-wrote 'Little Women', a modern adaptation of the classic novel, receiving widespread praise and additional Oscar nominations. Gerwig has been influential in shaping contemporary narratives in film, particularly with a focus on women's experiences.
Directed and co-wrote 'Lady Bird'
Directed and co-wrote 'Little Women'
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