Melanie Mayron
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․"
- 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
- She is the sister of actress Gale Mayron, who appeared in "PCU" and "Born on the Fourth of July․"
- Toured with the musical "Godspell" during the early 1970s
Awards
- 1978Bronze LeopardWinner
- 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 DirectorWinner
- 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