Jordana Spiro Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for the 2013 Rhode Island International Film Festival competition for her film "Skin․"
• Won the 2007 Gracie Allen Award for outstanding female lead in a comedy series
• Studied filmmaking at Columbia University
• Trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
• Quote: "I got interested in this whole business in the first place because I never wanted to get stuck in a routine․ I wanted to meet new people and do new projects․"
• Quote: "[on "My Boys"] "The creator Betsy Thomas has never relied on gimmicks․ The writing is witty and subtle․ It never becomes broadly clichéd humor․""
• Had to withdraw from a scheduled role on "Love Bites" when "My Boys" was renewed for a fourth season
• Her hobby as a photographer sparked her interest in studying directing