Joan Micklin Silver

Joan Micklin Silver

Born 24 May 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Died 31 December 2020 (aged 85)

Joan Micklin Silver (May 24, 1935 – December 31, 2020) was an American director.

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She was born in Omaha, Nebraska and received her B.A. From Sarah Lawrence College.

Her early low budget film Hester Street received Best Actress Oscar nomination for actress Carol Kane. Her 1977 film Between the Lines was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival. She is also known for the film Crossing Delancey which was released in 1988 and stars Amy Irving. She also conceived and directed the musical revue A... My Name Is Alice with Julianne Boyd.

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Director

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1989
Loverboy Director
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1988
Crossing Delancey Director
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1975
Hester Street Director
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1979
Chilly Scenes of Winter Director

Writer

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1975
Hester Street Screenplay
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1979
Chilly Scenes of Winter Screenplay
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1976
Bernice Bobs Her Hair Screenplay
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1983
The Nightingale Writer

Actor

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1988
Calling the Shots Self
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1983
Joan Micklin Silver: Encounters with the New York Director Self

Producer

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1978
On the Yard Producer