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Mayer was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of actress Sasha von Scherler (1934–2000) and [[Paul Avila Mayer]] (c. 1933 – July 10, 2009), and a granddaughter of screen writer [[Edwin Justus Mayer]]. |
Mayer was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of actress Sasha von Scherler (1934–2000) and [[Paul Avila Mayer]] (c. 1933 – July 10, 2009), and a granddaughter of screen writer [[Edwin Justus Mayer]]. |
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After contributing to the [[New York Shakespeare Festival]] as a teen, Von Scherler Mayer graduated from [[Wesleyan University]] with a degree in theater and history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wesleyan.edu/filmstudies/alumni.html |title=Alumni, Film Studies – Wesleyan University |publisher=Wesleyan.edu |date= |accessdate=2012-11-21}}</ref> Von Scherler Mayer’s experience with theater served as a foundation for her upcoming career as a director, where she would later apply her understanding of stage acting to her work for the screen. Upon graduating from Wesleyan, Von Scherler Mayer went on to direct contemporary interpretations of classic plays such as [[Euripides]]' ''[[Electra (Euripides)|Electra]]'', [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]’s ''[[The Tempest]]'', and Shakespeare's ''[[Two Gentlemen of Verona]].''<ref name="Film Bug"/> |
After contributing to the [[New York Shakespeare Festival]] as a teen, Von Scherler Mayer graduated from [[Wesleyan University]] with a degree in theater and history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wesleyan.edu/filmstudies/alumni.html |title=Alumni, Film Studies – Wesleyan University |publisher=Wesleyan.edu |date= |accessdate=2012-11-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103020322/http://www.wesleyan.edu/filmstudies/alumni.html |archivedate=January 3, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref> Von Scherler Mayer’s experience with theater served as a foundation for her upcoming career as a director, where she would later apply her understanding of stage acting to her work for the screen. Upon graduating from Wesleyan, Von Scherler Mayer went on to direct contemporary interpretations of classic plays such as [[Euripides]]' ''[[Electra (Euripides)|Electra]]'', [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]’s ''[[The Tempest]]'', and Shakespeare's ''[[Two Gentlemen of Verona]].''<ref name="Film Bug"/> |
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Von Scherler Mayer’s feature film directing debut was the critically acclaimed 1995 film [[Party Girl (1995 film)|''Party Girl'']]. She also co-wrote the film, which starred [[Parker Posey]] and Von Scherler Mayer’s own mother, with her partner Harry Birckmayer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1995-06-09/entertainment/ca-11122_1_party-girl|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|title=This 'Party Girl' Knows How to Have Fun|date=June 9, 1995|author=Peter Rainer}}</ref> The success of the film led to a [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television series starring [[Christine Taylor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.nytimes.com/show/158775/Party-Girl/overview|work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Party Girl}}</ref> |
Von Scherler Mayer’s feature film directing debut was the critically acclaimed 1995 film [[Party Girl (1995 film)|''Party Girl'']]. She also co-wrote the film, which starred [[Parker Posey]] and Von Scherler Mayer’s own mother, with her partner Harry Birckmayer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1995-06-09/entertainment/ca-11122_1_party-girl|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|title=This 'Party Girl' Knows How to Have Fun|date=June 9, 1995|author=Peter Rainer}}</ref> The success of the film led to a [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television series starring [[Christine Taylor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.nytimes.com/show/158775/Party-Girl/overview|work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Party Girl}}</ref> |
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Daisy von Scherler Mayer | |
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| Born | September 14, 1966 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, television director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | David Carbonara |
| Children | 2 |
Daisy von Scherler Mayer, sometimes credited as Daisy Mayer (born September 14, 1966) is an American film and television director.[1][2]
Life and career
Mayer was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of actress Sasha von Scherler (1934–2000) and Paul Avila Mayer (c. 1933 – July 10, 2009), and a granddaughter of screen writer Edwin Justus Mayer.
After contributing to the New York Shakespeare Festival as a teen, Von Scherler Mayer graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in theater and history.[3] Von Scherler Mayer’s experience with theater served as a foundation for her upcoming career as a director, where she would later apply her understanding of stage acting to her work for the screen. Upon graduating from Wesleyan, Von Scherler Mayer went on to direct contemporary interpretations of classic plays such as Euripides' Electra, Shakespeare’s The Tempest, and Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona.[4]
Von Scherler Mayer’s feature film directing debut was the critically acclaimed 1995 film Party Girl. She also co-wrote the film, which starred Parker Posey and Von Scherler Mayer’s own mother, with her partner Harry Birckmayer.[5] The success of the film led to a Fox television series starring Christine Taylor.[6]
Since Party Girl, Von Scherler Mayer has been writing and directing films, as well as directing television productions. Von Scherler Mayer directed Madeline, a 1998 film based on Ludwig Bemelmans’ famous children’s books about the adventures of a young redhaired French girl. Madeline starred Frances McDormand, Nigel Hawthorne and Hatty Jones as Madeline.[4]
Von Scherler Mayer is married to film composer David Carbonara; they have two children.
Films
- Party Girl (1995)
- Woo (1998)
- Madeline (1998)
- The Guru (2002)
- More of Me (2007)
- Frenemies (2012)
- Some Girl(s) (2013)
Television series
- Aliens in America
- Chuck
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
- Emily's Reasons Why Not
- The Loop
- Mad Men
- Mozart in the Jungle
- Nurse Jackie
- Shameless
- Jane by Design
- Ben and Kate
- Orange Is the New Black
- House of Lies
- Ray Donovan
References
- ^ Daisy von Scherler Mayer Movies & TV, The New York Times
- ^ Daisy Von Scherler Mayer Biography, Tribute.ca
- ^ "Alumni, Film Studies – Wesleyan University". Wesleyan.edu. Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Daisy von Scherler Mayer". Filmbug. January 4, 2003. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
- ^ Peter Rainer (June 9, 1995). "This 'Party Girl' Knows How to Have Fun". The Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Party Girl". The New York Times.
