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Tanya Wexler was born on 5 August, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an American film director (b. 1970). Discover Tanya Wexler'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 53 years old?

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Occupation Film director
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 5 August 1970
Birthday 5 August
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Tanya Wexler's Husband?

Her husband is Amy Zimmerman (m. 2004)

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Tanya Wexler Net Worth

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1883

The vibrator was invented in 1883, by Granville to treat male muscle complaints.

A few historians have asserted that the vibrator was used as a replacement for genital massages used to treat hysteria, however these claims are unsubstantiated.

In the Victorian age, vibrators were branded as a medical tool.

Wexler has said that the point of this film is to empower women to take charge of their own happiness.

1970

Tanya Wexler (born August 6, 1970) is an American film director.

Wexler was born on August 6, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois.

Wexler is the daughter of Chicago real estate developer Jerrold Wexler, and his second wife, Susan Jeanne ( Metzger).

She is the niece of cinematographer Haskell Wexler.

Her mother has two other daughters, Daryl Hannah and Page Hannah, as well as a son, Donald, from a previous marriage.

Wexler's father is Jewish, whereas her mother is Catholic.

Wexler worked as a child actor from a young age.

She attended Yale University ('92) where she studied psychology and was roommates with actress Bellamy Young.

Wexler also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University ('95).

1998

Wexler has been working in the film industry since 1998, when her first film Finding North (1998), was released.

Wexler has been active in the film industry for over two decades (1998-present).

Throughout her career, Wexler has been involved in both film and television directing and producing.

Originally Wexler wanted to be an actress.

Wexler decided to be a director when she was more interested in the pre-production and production processes, rather than acting which has little involvement in the two previously mentioned processes.

Wexler has directed five feature films: Finding North (1998), Relative Evil (2001), Hysteria (2011), Buffaloed (2019), and Jolt (2021).

In 1998, Wexler’s film Finding North (1998), was nominated for “Best Film” at Verzaubert-International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

1999

Wexler has four children: a son named Jerrold (born 1999) and three daughters named Ella (born 2000), Ruby (born 2003), and Violet (born 2006) with her former wife, Amy Zimmerman.

Wexler and Zimmerman each birthed two of their children.

As a young couple, Zimmerman did not expect to have children, as it was not very normalized for gay couples to have children at the time.

Wexler was the first to propose the idea of having children, and Zimmerman accepted.

Wexler now lives in New York City with her family and their dog, Snoopy.

Throughout her career, Wexler’s work has been recognized by various awards and nominations.

2003

In 2003, Wexler’s film Relative Evil (2001), won “Best Feature” at Washington DC Independent Film Festival.

2004

Wexler and Zimmerman married on May 19, 2004, in Massachusetts, the first U.S. state to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

2011

Wexler is most known for her 2011 feature film Hysteria.

Wexler is known for exploring women's issues in her films and including complex female characters.

Wexler has also been involved in advocating for women in the film industry, and advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Wexler's most popular film is Hysteria (2011).

Wexler's 2011 feature film, Hysteria, starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy, is a satirical romcom about the man who created the vibrator (Joseph Mortimer Granville) and the experience of being a women in Victorian England.

In 2011, this film was nominated for "Best Film" at Verzaubert International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

Wexler met her wife, Amy Zimmerman, during her time at Yale University.

In 2011, Wexler’s Film Hysteria (2011), was nominated for the Golden Marc’Aurelio Award at the Rome Film Festival.

Wexler has often been involved in activism throughout her adulthood.

2017

Wexler also directed portions of the following TV Series: The Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce (2017), The Arrangement (2018), and Partner Track (2022).

Wexler is involved in producing the upcoming Amazon Prime Movie, Tough Love.

Wexler has been nominated for, and won awards for her work in film and television directing.