Lise Mayer
Biography
Lise Mayer, born 29 November 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, is an American television and film writer. She co‑created and co‑wrote the BBC comedy series The Young Ones with Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. Mayer’s parents are David and Anne Mayer; her father was a professor at Manchester University where she met Mayall while attending school in Manchester, and her mother worked as a theatre publicist. Her television writing credits include The Last Resort, Paramount City, London Underground, The Fast Show, Saturday Zoo and Casualty, and she produced Denis Leary’s No Cure For Cancer. She also served as a writer and consultant on a film. TMDB lists her gender as female and records sixteen writing credits.
Career overview
Lise Mayer, born on 29 November 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, is an American writer whose career has spanned television and film. The daughter of David and Anne Mayer, she grew up with a father who served as a professor at Manchester University and a mother who worked as a theatre publicist. While attending school in Manchester, Mayer met future collaborator Rik Mayall, who was studying drama at the university where her father taught. This early connection led to her co‑creation and co‑writing of the BBC comedy series The Young Ones, a project she developed alongside Mayall and Ben Elton.
Beyond The Young Ones, Mayer’s television writing credits include contributions to The Last Resort, Paramount City, London Underground, The Fast Show, Saturday Zoo, and the long‑running drama Casualty. She also expanded into production, overseeing Denis Leary’s comedy special No Cure For Cancer. In addition to her work in television, Mayer served as a writer and consultant on a film project, referenced only as “The” in the source material. Throughout her career, Mayer has been recognized for her versatility across comedic and dramatic formats, maintaining an active presence in both British and American entertainment circles.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years (2020) Archival Footage Research
- How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018)
- Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014) as Self
- Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014) Archival Footage Research
- The Making of 'The Young Ones' (2007) as Self
- Flushed Away (2006) Writer
- The Borrowers (1997) Consulting Producer
- The Fast Show (1994) Writer
- Suite 16 (1994) Writer
- Paper Marriage (1992) Writer
- Teenage Health Freak (1991) Writer
- Oh No, Not Them (1989) Creator
- The Last Resort (1987) Writer
- Casualty (1986) Writer
- The Young Ones (1982) as Woman in Hawk advert
- The Young Ones (1982) Writer
- The Young Ones (1982) Creator
- Carrott's Lib (1982) Writer
- The Joy of Sex Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lise Mayer best known for?
Lise Mayer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Flushed Away (2006), The Borrowers (1997), The Fast Show (1994), The Last Resort (1987).
When and where was Lise Mayer born?
Lise Mayer was born on November 29, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Lise Mayer have?
Lise Mayer has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2020.
What is Lise Mayer's background in cinema and television?
Lise Mayer, born 29 November 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, is an American television and film writer. She co‑created and co‑wrote the BBC comedy series The Young Ones with Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. Mayer’s parents are David and Anne Mayer; her father was a professor at Manchester University where she met Mayall while atte...