Marielle Heller

Marielle Stiles Heller (born October 1, 1979) is an American director, screenwriter, and actress. She gained recognition for her work in films such as The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015), Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). In addition to her directing career, Heller has also acted in the TV series The Queen's Gambit (2020). Born in Marin County, California, Heller grew up in Alameda, California, with her younger brother and sister. She started as an actor and participated in several plays, including Winnie the Pooh and Charlotte's Web, before transitioning to community theater and high school productions at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School.