Jordana Spiro

Birth Name:

Jordana Ariel Spiro

Birth Place:

Manhattan, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

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

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