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Melanie Mayron Biography
Birth Name:Melanie Mayron
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession Director, Actress, Writer, Producer, Assistant director, Camera department
Fast Facts
- After training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Mayron appeared in various films during the 1970s, including "Harry and Tonto" and "Girlfriends․"
- Toured with the musical "Godspell" during the early 1970s
- She is the sister of actress Gale Mayron, who appeared in "PCU" and "Born on the Fourth of July․"
- Coached by acclaimed actors Sandra Seacat and John Lehne
- Collaborated with director Caitlin Adams during the late 1980s
- Created a line of bath and body products for infants and adults called Good Baby
Awards
- 1978Bronze Leopard-: winner
- 1979BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
- 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1991Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
- 1998DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs: nominated
- 2013WIN Award-Outstanding Film/Show Directed by a Woman: winner
- 2018Narrative Feature-Best Picture: winner
- 2018Festival Award-Best Director: nominated
- 2018Best Female Director-Director: nominated
- 2018Gold Eddy Award-Best Professional Feature: winner
- 2018Best Director-: winner
- 2018Festival Award-Best Picture: winner
- 2018Platinum Award-Best Narrative Feature: winner
- 2018PAMA-Best Director: nominated
- 2018Jury Award-Best of Show: winner
- 2019Festival Prize-Best of Show: winner