Quick Facts

-Born on May 13, 1986 to photographer Laurie Simmons and painter Carroll Dunham.
-She is New York City native, having grown up in Brooklyn.
- She attended Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn where she met
Tiny Furniture actress and
Girls co-star, Jemima Kirke.
- Graduated from Oberlin College in 2008, majoring in creative writing.
- Got her "big break" by directing the 2010 independent film,
Tiny Furniture.
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