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Jessica Yu(I)

  • Director
  • Producer
  • Writer
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Jessica Yu
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Jessica Yu was born in 1966. She is a director and producer, known for Quiz Lady (2023), Fosse/Verdon (2019) and Maria Bamford: Old Baby (2017). She is married to Mark Salzman.
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Born1966
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Known for

    Sandra Oh and Awkwafina in Quiz Lady (2023)
    Quiz Lady
    6.7
    • Director
    • 2023
    Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams in Fosse/Verdon (2019)
    Fosse/Verdon
    7.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    Maria Bamford in Maria Bamford: Old Baby (2017)
    Maria Bamford: Old Baby
    6.2
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 2017
    Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building (2021)
    Only Murders in the Building
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Director

    Credits

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    Director

    • Untitled Mad Magazine Project
      • Director
      • Pre-production
    • Postcards from Italy
      • Director
      • Completed
      • TV Series
    • The Land
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2026
    • Avan Jogia and Dove Cameron in 56 Days (2026)
      56 Days
      6.7
      TV Series
      • director
      • 2026
    • Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas in A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)
      A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
      5.7
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building (2021)
      Only Murders in the Building
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2024–2025
    • Amanda Seyfried in Long Bright River (2025)
      Long Bright River
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Noah Centineo in The Recruit (2022)
      The Recruit
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2025
    • American Horror Story (2011)
      American Horror Story
      7.9
      TV Series
      • directed by
      • 2023
    • Sandra Oh and Awkwafina in Quiz Lady (2023)
      Quiz Lady
      6.7
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Citadel (2023)
      Citadel
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Faithe Herman in This Is Us (2016)
      This Is Us
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2019–2022
    • Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show (2019)
      The Morning Show
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Gabriel Byrne in In Treatment (2008)
      In Treatment
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Jared Padalecki in Walker (2021)
      Walker
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Sarah Paulson in Ratched (2020)
      Ratched
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Hollywood (2020)
      Hollywood
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2020

    Producer

    • Untitled Mad Magazine Project
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • The Venery of Samantha Bird
      • consulting producer
      • Completed
      • TV Series
    • Postcards from Italy
      • executive producer
      • Completed
      • TV Series
    • Jared Padalecki in Walker (2021)
      Walker
      6.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Jimmy Smits and Caitlin McGee in Bluff City Law (2019)
      Bluff City Law
      6.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford in 13 Reasons Why (2017)
      13 Reasons Why
      7.4
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2019
    • ForEveryone.Net (2016)
      ForEveryone.Net
      8.1
      Short
      • producer
      • 2016
    • Meet Mr. Toilet (2012)
      Meet Mr. Toilet
      5.8
      Short
      • producer
      • 2012
    • Last Call at the Oasis (2011)
      Last Call at the Oasis
      7.4
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Protagonist (2007)
      Protagonist
      7.3
      • producer
      • 2007
    • In the Realms of the Unreal (2004)
      In the Realms of the Unreal
      7.3
      • producer
      • 2004
    • Men of Reenaction
      • producer
      • 1996
    • Mark O'Brien in Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien (1996)
      Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien
      7.5
      Short
      • producer
      • 1996
    • Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994)
      Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision
      7.3
      • associate producer
      • 1994
    • Rose Kennedy: A Life to Remember (1990)
      Rose Kennedy: A Life to Remember
      6.4
      Short
      • associate producer
      • 1990

    Writer

    • ForEveryone.Net (2016)
      ForEveryone.Net
      8.1
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Last Call at the Oasis (2011)
      Last Call at the Oasis
      7.4
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Ping Pong Playa (2007)
      Ping Pong Playa
      5.9
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Protagonist (2007)
      Protagonist
      7.3
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • In the Realms of the Unreal (2004)
      In the Realms of the Unreal
      7.3
      • Writer
      • 2004
    • Better Late (1998)
      Better Late
      6.8
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1998
    • Shana Hagan, Sandra Tsing Loh, Ed Marritz, Dawn Olmstead, Jessica Yu, Issa Ibrahim, David Waldorf, John C. Mapp, Janos Morton, and Mike Miller in The Living Museum (1998)
      The Living Museum
      8.4
      • writer
      • 1998
    • Men of Reenaction
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Mark O'Brien in Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien (1996)
      Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien
      7.5
      Short
      • written by
      • 1996

    Videos2

    Which 'Quiz Lady' Comedy All-Star Made the Cast Break the Most on Set?
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    Which 'Quiz Lady' Comedy All-Star Made the Cast Break the Most on Set?
    Misconception
    Trailer 2:29
    Misconception
    Misconception
    Trailer 2:29
    Misconception

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Born
      • 1966
    • Spouse
      • Mark Salzman? - present
    • Other works
      Book: "Garden of the Lost and Abandoned," Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN-10: 0544617061
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Member of the 1986 USA National Fencing Team that competed at the World Championships. Graduate of Yale University. Participated in 1983, 1985, and 1987 US Olympic Festivals Named to the NCAA Women's Fencing All-Decade Team in 1991
    • Quotes
      [1997 Oscar Acceptance speech] You know you've entered new territory when your outfit cost more than your film.

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