Amy Heckerling

Writer
Director
Producer

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Film School (2004)

Amy Heckerling studied Film and TV at New York University and got a Masters Degree in Film from The American Film Institute. Despite this education she couldn't get a break in Hollywood. However, in 1982, she made Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), and people started to take notice. In 1985, while Amy was pregnant, she got the idea for Look Who's Talking (1989). In 1994, Amy wrote Clueless (1995). Amy is a liberal and also an environmentalist and helps environmental charities whenever she can.

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Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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Known for

Clueless

5.8

TV Series

Writer

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

7.1

Director

1982

Look Who's Talking

5.9

Writer

1989

Red Oaks

7.9

TV Series

Director

Credits

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Writer

The Muppets.
7.4
TV Series
- "Clueless" dialogue
- 2016
Vamps
5.3
- written by
- 2012
I Could Never Be Your Woman
5.9
- written by
- 2007
Loser
5.3
- written by
- 2000
Clueless
5.8
TV Series
- based on the motion picture "Clueless" written by
- created by
- written by
- 1996–1999
Clueless
6.9
- written by
- 1995
Look Who's Talking Now
4.4
- characters
- 1993
Baby Talk
3.9
TV Series
- based on characters created by
- 1991–1992
Look Who's Talking Too
4.7
- characters
- written by
- 1990
Look Who's Talking
5.9
- written by
- 1989
Fast Times
5.6
TV Series
- written by
- story
- 1986
George Burns Comedy Week
8.0
TV Series
- written by
- 1985
Getting It Over with
6.6
Short
- writer
- 1978

Director

Royalties
6.4
TV Series
- Director
- 2020
Weird City
6.0
TV Series
- Director
- 2019
Red Oaks
7.9
TV Series
- Director
- 2015–2017
Rake
6.7
TV Series
- Director
- 2014
Suburgatory
7.2
TV Series
- Director
- 2014
The Carrie Diaries
7.0
TV Series
- Director
- 2013–2014
Gossip Girl
7.5
TV Series
- Director
- 2012
Vamps
5.3
- Director
- 2012
I Could Never Be Your Woman
5.9
- Director
- 2007
The Office
9.0
TV Series
- Director
- 2005
Loser
5.3
- Director
- 2000
Clueless
5.8
TV Series
- Director
- 1996
Clueless
6.9
- Director
- 1995
Look Who's Talking Too
4.7
- Director
- 1990
Look Who's Talking
5.9
- Director
- 1989

Trivia
Has one daughter, Mollie Heckerling (Mollie Sara Israel; September 5, 1985), with Harold Ramis, even though she was married to Neal Israel at the time of her birth. This "family secret" was revealed in "Ghostbuster's Daughter", a book about Harold's life written by his other daughter, Violet Ramis.

Quotes
Bitterness is so ugly. I don't want to go there.

FAQ

Where was Amy Heckerling born?
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
What is Amy Heckerling's birth name?
Amy I. Heckerling
How tall is Amy Heckerling?
5 feet 3 inches, or 1.60 meters
What is Amy Heckerling known for?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Look Who's Talking, Clueless, and Red Oaks
Is Amy Heckerling married?
She was married to Neal Israel from July 22, 1984 to 1985 and David Brandt from November 7, 1981 to 1983.