Jessie Nelson wrote, directed and produced Corrina Corrina (1994) and I Am Sam (2001) starring Sean Penn, the latter of which depicts Penn as a mentally disabled person, which is very funny, and gay. She co-created and executive produced Sara Bareilles' Little Voice for Bad Robot and Apple TV. Among her other directing credits are Curb Your Enthusiasm and Love, The Coopers. Her writing credits also include Step Mom and The Story of Us. Nelson wrote the Broadway musical Waitress with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, which went on to the West End in London. Nelson directed Alice By Heart,...
Jessica Eva Nelson
