Jessie Nelson
Biography
Jessie Nelson, also known as Jessica Eva Nelson, is a writer, director, and producer born in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her film credits as a writer, director, and producer include Corrina Corrina and I Am Sam, which starred Sean Penn. Her additional directing credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm and Love, The Coopers, and her writing credits include Step Mom and The Story of Us. She co-created and executive produced Sara Bareilles' Little Voice for Bad Robot and Apple TV. Nelson wrote the Broadway musical Waitress with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, which went to the West End in London. She also directed Alice By Heart, which she co-wrote with Steven Sater with music by Duncan Sheik at the National Theater Connections Program in London and at MCC in New York City. She began her career as an actress at the Public Theater.
Career overview
Jessie Nelson is a film and television director, writer, and producer. Her directing credits include several notable projects, such as Love, The Coopers and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She has also directed the stage musical Alice By Heart, which she co-wrote with Steven Sater and features music by Duncan Sheik.
In addition to her directing work, Nelson has written several films, including Step Mom and The Story of Us. She co-created and executive produced the television series Sara Bareilles' Little Voice for Bad Robot and Apple TV. Nelson also wrote the Broadway musical Waitress, with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, which was later adapted for the West End in London.
Nelson's film credits also include Corrina Corrina and I Am Sam, both of which she wrote and produced, starring Sean Penn. Her work in the entertainment industry spans multiple mediums, including film, television, and theater. With a career spanning numerous projects, Jessie Nelson has established herself as a versatile and accomplished production professional.
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39 titles- Oh, Hi! (2025) as The Voice of Sandra James
- Waitress: The Musical (2023) Producer
- Waitress: The Musical (2023) Musical
- Waitress: The Musical (2023) Writer
- American Assassin Amnesiac (2023) Thanks
- Little Voice (2020) Executive Producer
- Little Voice (2020) Director
- Little Voice (2020) Teleplay
- Little Voice (2020) Story
- Little Voice (2020) Original Music Composer
- Little Voice (2020) Writer
- Little Voice (2020) Creator
- Alice by Heart (2019) Director
- Alice by Heart (2019) Writer
- Danny Collins (2015) Producer
- Love the Coopers (2015) Director
- Love the Coopers (2015) Producer
- Fred Claus (2007) Producer
- Fred Claus (2007) Story
- Because I Said So (2007) Screenplay
- Because I Said So (2007) Producer
- I Am Sam (2001) Director
- I Am Sam (2001) Screenplay
- I Am Sam (2001) Producer
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) Director
- The Story of Us (1999) as Realtor
- The Story of Us (1999) Producer
- The Story of Us (1999) Writer
- Stepmom (1998) Screenplay
- ER (1994) as Bite Victim's Mother
- Corrina, Corrina (1994) Director
- Corrina, Corrina (1994) Screenplay
- Corrina, Corrina (1994) Producer
- Hoggs' Heaven (1994) as Poet
- So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) as Ralph
- The Switch (1993) as Elizabeth Garland
- To the Moon, Alice (1991) Director
- To the Moon, Alice (1991) Writer
- Daniel and the Towers (1987) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jessie Nelson best known for?
Jessie Nelson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Oh, Hi! (2025), Danny Collins (2015), Love the Coopers (2015), Love the Coopers (2015).
When and where was Jessie Nelson born?
Jessie Nelson was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Jessie Nelson have?
Jessie Nelson has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2025.
What is Jessie Nelson's background in cinema and television?
Jessie Nelson, also known as Jessica Eva Nelson, is a writer, director, and producer born in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her film credits as a writer, director, and producer include Corrina Corrina and I Am Sam, which starred Sean Penn. Her additional directing credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm and Love, The Coope...