Age, Biography and Wiki
Martha Coolidge (Martha Patterson Coolidge) was born on 17 August, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S., is an American filmmaker (born 1946). Discover Martha Coolidge's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Martha Patterson Coolidge |
| Occupation |
Film director, film editor, film producer, screenwriter, television director |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
17 August 1946 |
| Birthday |
17 August |
| Birthplace |
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Director with the age 78 years old group.
Martha Coolidge Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Martha Coolidge height not available right now. We will update Martha Coolidge's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Martha Coolidge's Husband?
Her husband is Michael Backes (divorced) James Spencer
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Michael Backes (divorced) James Spencer |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Martha Coolidge Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martha Coolidge worth at the age of 78 years old? Martha Coolidge’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. She is from United States. We have estimated Martha Coolidge's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Director |
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Timeline
Martha Coolidge (born August 17, 1946) is an American film director and former President of the Directors Guild of America.
She has directed such films as Valley Girl, Real Genius and Rambling Rose.
Coolidge was born in New Haven, Connecticut.
She is a granddaughter of Arthur W. Coolidge, former lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, who was a fourth cousin of President Calvin Coolidge.
Coolidge studied illustration at Rhode Island School of Design, but changed majors, becoming the first film major at the school.
She earned her MFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Later in Los Angeles, she studied acting and other aspects of her craft with Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Joanne Baron, and David Craig.
Coolidge first made her reputation by directing many award-winning documentaries in New York City.
While in New York, she helped found the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers (AIVF) and the IFP.
She moved to Hollywood in 1976 and spent several years as a part of the Zoetrope Studio created by Francis Ford Coppola.
Her feature-length directorial debut, Not a Pretty Picture, was based on a date rape she suffered at age 16.
Her breakthrough film was the independently produced Valley Girl (1983), which is best remembered for launching the career of Nicolas Cage.
It also helped the popularity of the British band Modern English's hit song "I Melt with You".
Her film Rambling Rose (1991) won three IFP Independent Spirit Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress for Diane Ladd and earned Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for Ladd and Laura Dern (Best Actress).
Rambling Rose was well reviewed and made many top 10 lists for the year.
Despite a limited release hampered by economic problems suffered by the production company, the film played for months without advertising and earned many honors.
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) for HBO was nominated for 11 Emmy Awards, winning five, including Best Actress for its star Halle Berry, and earned Coolidge an Emmy and DGA (Directors Guild of America) nominations for Best Director.
From 2002 to 2003 she was the Directors Guild of America's first female president.
She taught at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.
