Biography
Amy Heckerling (born May 7, 1954) is an American film director. An alumna of both New York University and the American Film Institute, she directed the commercially successful films Fast Times at Ridgemont High, National Lampoon's European Vacation, Look Who's Talking, and Clueless. Description above from the Wikipedia article Amy Heckerling, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Complete Filmography
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
2022
as Self
A remarkable new epic documentary spotlighting the pop culture milestones of 1982 including notable motion pictures, TV, music and video games of that...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read
2020
as Self
A virtual table read of the classic 1982 hit Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The all-star cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Dane Cook, Morgan Freeman, Jim...
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
2020
as Self
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that ...
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020
as Self
The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all...
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020
as Self
From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration of...
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem
2016
as Self
Explores the hot-button issues around the striking gender gap in Hollywood. Both women and men in the entertainment industry share first-person insigh...
If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the NY Accent
2013
as Self
The story of the New York accent, as told by New Yorkers.
Vamps
2012
Director, Writer
The modern-day story focuses on two beautiful young vampires who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has ...
Not Your Time
2010
as Herself
A failed screenwriter's suicide threat turns out to be his best sales pitch.
The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business
2008
as Self
Set against the landscape of 80s teen culture and the dawn of yuppiedom, this documentary relishes 'Risky Business' for having the brains to break fro...
Celebrating Sixteen Candles
2008
as Herself
A retrospective look at "Sixteen Candles" from cast and crew, as well as fellow screenwriters, directors, and critics.
Sincerely Yours
2008
as Self
Documentary about the making and impact of "The Breakfast Club."
Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood
2008
as Self
An intimate portrait of an oft-forgotten character in Hollywood: the screenwriter. Raised in Baghdad, screenwriter Mardik Martin was infused with an e...
I Could Never Be Your Woman
2007
Director, Writer
Mother Nature loves to cause mischief, and she steps in to help two love-starved souls find happiness. She helps an aging professional woman and singl...
Loser
2000
Producer, Director, Writer
On a university scholarship, a good natured student from the midwest gets a crash course in city life while dealing with three evil roommates. He befr...
Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1999
This documentary is featured on the Collector's Edition, High School Reunion Edition, and Awesome Special Edition DVDs for 'Fast Times at Ridgemont Hi...
Molly
1999
Executive Producer
Molly McKay is a profoundly autistic twenty-something woman who has lived in an institution from a young age following her parents' death in a car acc...
A Night at the Roxbury
1998
Producer
Despite being well into adulthood, brothers Doug and Steve Butabi still live at home and work in the flower shop owned by their dad. They exist only t...
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997
as Self
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
Clueless
1995
as Maid of Honor (uncredited)
Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first ...
Clueless
1995
Director, Writer
Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first ...
Look Who's Talking Now!
1993
Characters
When high-powered executive Samantha LeBon hatches a scheme to spend a romantic Christmas with her new employee – the unsuspecting, blithesome James –...
Look Who's Talking Too
1990
Director, Writer, Characters
Mollie and James are together and raising a family, which now consists of an older Mikey and his baby sister, Julie. Tension between the siblings aris...
Look Who's Talking
1989
Director, Writer
Mollie is a single working mother who's out to find the perfect father for her child. Her baby, Mikey, prefers James, a cab driver turned babysitter w...
National Lampoon's European Vacation
1985
Director
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but...
Into the Night
1985
as Ships Waitress
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
Johnny Dangerously
1984
Director
An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1982
Director
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. S...
Getting It Over With
1978
Writer, Director, Editor
Nearing her 20th birthday, a young girl decides to "get over with" losing her virginity before her teen years are over.
Directors on Directing (Part 1)
N/A
This documentary features the most gifted young directors of the 80's and 90's, revealing the secrets of their success in their craft.
SEGAL
N/A
as Self
From a shy kid on Long Island to Hollywood Leading Man, during its most prolific decades, legendary entertainer George Segal shares his life story.
Clueless
N/A
Characters
A remake of the 1995 film.