Greta Gerwig: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Greta Celeste Gerwig
Born August 4, 1983 (age 43) • Sacramento • California
Notable Works “Barbie” • “Lady Bird” • “Little Women”
Notable Family Members spouse Noah Baumbach
Education Barnard College (B.A., 2006)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "20th Century Women" (2016) • "Greenberg" (2010) • "Baghead" (2008) • "Isle of Dogs" (2018) • "Jackie" (2016) • "The Mindy Project" (2016) • "Hannah Takes the Stairs" (2007) • "Wiener-Dog" (2016) • "You Wont Miss Me" (2009) • "The Humbling" (2014) • "Mistress America" (2015) • "Damsels in Distress" (2011) • "Yeast" (2008) • "Portlandia" (2015) • "Maggie's Plan" (2015) • "To Rome with Love" (2012) • "Lola Versus" (2012) • "China, IL" (2011–2015) • "The House of the Devil" (2009) • "No Strings Attached" (2011) • "Nights and Weekends" (2008) • "I Thought You Finally Completely Lost It" (2008) • "Frances Ha" (2012) • "Young American Bodies" (2006) • "Arthur" (2011) • "LOL" (2006) • "The Dish & the Spoon" (2011) • "Art House" (2010) • "Northern Comfort" (2010) • "Eden" (2014)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "Little Women" (2019) • "Nights and Weekends" (2008) • "Lady Bird" (2017)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) "China, IL" (2015) • "Hannah Takes the Stairs" (2007) • "Mistress America" (2015) • "Little Women" (2019) • "Frances Ha" (2012) • "Nights and Weekends" (2008) • "The Dish & the Spoon" (2011) • "Lady Bird" (2017) • "Northern Comfort" (2010)

Top Questions

Where was Greta Gerwig born?
Greta Gerwig was born in Sacramento, California, United States.
When was Greta Gerwig born?
Greta Gerwig was born on August 4, 1983.

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