Mimi Leder

Biography

Born 01/26/1952

Daughter of the late independent filmmaker Paul Leder, Mimi Leder was the first woman accepted to study cinematography at the American Film Institute. She began her career as a script supervisor, serving a six-year stint in that capacity for NBC's "Hill Street Blues", and performed the same duty...
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Awards

  • In 2000, received Women in Film Dorothy Arzner Directors Award
  • In 1999, received American Film Institute Franklin J Schaffner Alumni Medal
  • In 1996, received Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series

Highlights

  • In 2001, Was one of the executive producers of "The Beast"
  • In 2000, Directed Oscar-winners Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt in "Pay It Forward"
  • In 1998, Helmed second feature, "Deep Impact"

Family & Companions

  • Paul Leder: father (born c. 1923 in Springfield, Massachusetts; died April 8, 1996 in L.A.)
  • Etyl Leder: mother (a prisoner at Auschwitz when she met her husband, a member of Patton's liberating forces)
  • Reuben Leder: brother (older; born c. 1950)

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