Amy Heckerling is an American director born in the Bronx, New York, celebrated for sharply observed teen comedies that captured the voice and anxieties of successive generations of American youth. Fast Times at Ridgemont High, an unusually frank and empathetic look at high school sexuality, drugs, and part-time work, established her reputation for treating teenage characters with genuine respect rather than condescension, and helped launch numerous acting careers. Clueless, a witty modernization of Jane Austen's Emma set among wealthy Beverly Hills teenagers, became one of the most beloved and quotable teen comedies ever made, introducing a distinctive slang vocabulary that entered mainstream usage. Look Who's Talking showed her commercial range into high-concept family comedy. Heckerling's consistent ability to capture authentic teenage voice across changing eras has made her one of the most significant teen-comedy directors in American film history. Read more