Amy Sherman-Palladino

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Amy Sherman-Palladino

Born January 17, 1966 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 60)

Amy Sherman-Palladino (born January 17, 1966) is an American television writer, director, and producer. She is the creator of the comedy drama series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), Bunheads (2012–2013), and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023). Sherman-Palladino has received 6 Primetime Emmy Awards for her work, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Outstand…

Known For

A Film by KirkA Film by Kirk · 2002
A Film by Kirk
2002
MovieDrama
Kirk Gleason stars in his directorial debut where he shows his love for his significant other by performing a dance for her parents.
Gilmore GirlsGilmore Girls · 2000
Gilmore Girls
★ 7.92000
SeriesComedyDrama
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.
The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel · 2017
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
★ 8.12017
SeriesComedyDrama
It’s 1958 Manhattan and Miriam “Midge” Maisel has everything she’s ever wanted - the perfect husband, kids, and Upper West Side apartment. But when her life suddenly takes a turn and Midge must start over, she discovers a previously unknown talent - one that will take her all the way from the comedy clubs of Greenwich Village to a spot on Johnny Carson’s couch.
The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presents · 1985
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
★ 7.21985
SeriesDramaMystery
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1986, and on the USA Network from 1987 to 1989. The series is an updated re-imagining of the classic 1955 series Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the LifeGilmore Girls: A Year in the Life · 2016
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
★ 7.32016
SeriesDramaComedy
Set nearly a decade after the finale of the original series, this revival follows Lorelai, Rory and Emily Gilmore through four seasons of change.
RoseanneRoseanne · 1988
Roseanne
★ 6.81988
SeriesComedy
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
BunheadsBunheads · 2012
Bunheads
★ 7.42012
SeriesComedyDrama
Michelle, a Las Vegas showgirl, impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law's dance school.
ÉtoileÉtoile · 2025
Étoile
★ 7.32025
SeriesComedyDrama
In an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions, two world-renowned ballet companies in New York City and Paris swap their most talented stars.

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The Return of Jezebel JamesThe Return of Jezebel James · 2008
The Return of Jezebel James
★ 5.52008
SeriesDramaComedy
The Return of Jezebel James is an American situation comedy television series, starring Parker Posey as a successful children's book editor who, unable to have children herself, asks her estranged younger sister to carry her baby. The series was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino of Gilmore Girls fame, who also directed the pilot, and executive produced the show with her husband, Daniel Palladino. The show was produced by Regency Television and Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions. The show premiered on the Fox television network on March 14, 2008 as a mid-season replacement. After airing only three episodes, it was cancelled due to what FOX called unacceptably low ratings. The remaining four unaired episodes were released on Apple iTunes on May 6, 2008.

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