जीवनी

3 जून 1969 · जैक्सन, मिसिसिपी, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका

5′ 10″ (1.78 मी)

Frequently casts Octavia Spencer and Allison Janney.

Has directed 3 actresses to Oscar nominations, Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain, and Octavia Spencer, all in The Help (2011). Spencer won her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Was childhood friends with Kathryn Stockett, author of "The Help".