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Director
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Languages
English
Spouse
David Newsom
Education
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
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Sian Heder is known for directing.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (age 48).
3 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
Sian Heder has 2 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (3)
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
2022
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Crystal Award
2021
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Peabody Awards
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Biography
Siân Heder (/ˈʃɑːn ˈheɪdər/; born June 23, 1977) is an American filmmaker who is best known for writing and directing the films Tallulah and CODA. CODA earned Heder an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and a BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film also won the Academy Award for Best Picture and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sian Heder?
Sian Heder is 48 years old, born on .
Where was Sian Heder born?
Sian Heder was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Sian Heder been in?
Sian Heder has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include CODA (2021), Tallulah (2016).
What is Sian Heder known for?
Sian Heder is primarily known as a director. Siân Heder (/ˈʃɑːn ˈheɪdər/; born June 23, 1977) is an American filmmaker who is best known for writing and directing the films Tallulah and CODA. CODA earned Heder an Academy Award for Best…
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