Amy Sherman-Palladino

About

American television writer, director, and producer best known as the creator of Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She has also worked as a writer for sitcoms like Roseanne and Veronica's Closet.

Before Fame

She initially pursued a career as a dancer but switched careers after she was asked to join the writing staff of Roseanne.

Trivia

In 2018, she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for her work on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Family Life

Her father, Don Sherman, was a comedian. Her mother, Maybin Hewes, is a dancer and actress who has appeared in Gilmore Girls. She is married to television executive producer, screenwriter, and director Daniel Palladino.

Associated With

She worked alongside Sherilyn Fenn on Gilmore Girls.