The late Adrienne Shelly was born in Queens, New York, to Elaine Langbaum
and Sheldon Levine. After graduating Jericho High School in Jericho, New
York, she enrolled at Boston University and majored in film production. She
dropped out after her junior year and moved to Manhattan, where she made
a name for herself in independent films with her work in
The Unbelievable Truth (1989)
and Trust (1990).
She eventually moved behind the camera, writing and directing
I'll Take You There (1999)
and Waitress (2007) (her final film).
On November 1, 2006, Adrienne Shelly was murdered. She was survived by her husband Andy Ostroy and their daughter Sophie.
On November 1, 2006, Adrienne Shelly was murdered. She was survived by her husband Andy Ostroy and their daughter Sophie.
Known for
Actress
Writer
Director
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