Susan Seidelman

Susan Seidelman is a director and producer known for her feature-film debut with Smithereens (1982), a bleak and darkly humorous look at New York City's downtown Bohemian scene of the 1980s.

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Profession :

Director | Fiction Writer | Producer

Birthday :

December 11, 1952

Age :

72

Susan Seidelman, an American director, producer, and writer, is renowned for her feminist films. She gained fame with her 1985 film “Desperately Seeking Susan,” starring Madonna. Seidelman has also directed episodes for popular TV series such as Sex and the City, The Good Wife, and She’s Gotta Have It, as well as independent films like Making Mr. Right and Musical Chairs. As a pioneer of indie filmmaking in the 1980s, she is recognized for crafting strong female characters in her work. Seidelman earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film for The Dutch Master, which she co-wrote and produced. Notably, her feature-film debut, Smithereens (1982), provided a bleak and darkly humorous portrayal of New York City’s downtown Bohemian scene during the 1980s.