Greta Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and film director known for her radiant performances in small independent movies and her successful career as a filmmaker. Born on August 4, 1983, in Sacramento, California, Gerwig has made a significant impact in the film industry with her unique directorial style and critically acclaimed films such as Lady Bird and Little Women.
Main Milestones
Birth
August 4, 1983
Greta Gerwig was born in Sacramento, California, to Christine, an OB-GYN nurse, and grew up in the River Park neighborhood.
High School Graduation
2002
Gerwig graduated from an all-girls Roman Catholic high school in Sacramento, where she participated in several theater productions.
College Graduation
2006
Gerwig graduated from Barnard College in New York City with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. During her time at college, she acted and wrote plays.
Early Acting Career
2006-2008
Gerwig began her acting career with roles in mumblecore films such as LOL (2006), Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007), and Nights and Weekends (2008), which she co-wrote and co-directed with Joe Swanberg.
Breakthrough Role
2010
Gerwig had a breakthrough role in Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg (2010), starring alongside Ben Stiller. This marked a shift towards more conventional films.
Collaboration with Noah Baumbach
2012
Gerwig collaborated with Noah Baumbach on Frances Ha (2012), which she co-wrote and starred in. This marked the beginning of a long-term professional and personal partnership.
Solo Directorial Debut
2017
Gerwig made her solo directorial debut with Lady Bird (2017), a coming-of-age story that earned her Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
Adaptation of Little Women
2019
Gerwig adapted and directed Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women, which received widespread critical acclaim and several Oscar nominations.
Barbie and Marriage
2023
Gerwig directed Barbie (2023), which became the highest-grossing film by a solo female director. She also married her long-term partner, Noah Baumbach, in the same year.
Upcoming Projects
2024-2025
Gerwig is set to direct the first two adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia for Netflix, with filming scheduled from August 2024 to March 2025.
