Famous American Female Screenplay Writers

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Shonda Rhimes

(Television Producer)

Birthdate: January 13, 1970

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Chicago

Shonda Rhimes is a screenwriter, author, and television producer. She is credited with creating, writing, and executive producing one of the most popular American medical drama TV series ever, Grey's Anatomy. She is also credited with creating series like Private Practice and Scandal. In 2007, she was named in Time magazine's list of 100 People Who Help Shape the World.

Nora Ephron

(Screenwriter, Producer, Director)

Birthdate: May 19, 1941

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Died: June 26, 2012

Nora Ephron was an American writer, filmmaker, and journalist. She is known for writing films like Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally... The Nora Ephron Prize was created by the Tribeca Film Festival in her memory. Her life and work inspired the 2016 documentary film Everything Is Copy, which was directed by her son Jacob Bernstein.

Amy Sherman-Palladino

(She is the creator of the comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls)

Birthdate: January 17, 1966

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Amy Sherman-Palladino created many popular comedy-drama series, such as Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Bunheads. The six-time Primetime Emmy-winning director became the first female won win the Emmy for direction and comedy writing. She owns a production house and is known for her signature master-shot style.

S. E. Hinton

(Writer)