Nancy Porter is an American director, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for her work on the television series Parks and Recreation and the feature film The Back-up Plan.
Nancy Porter was born in New York City in 1973. She studied film at New York University and graduated with honors. After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
In Los Angeles, Porter began working as an assistant director on a number of television series. She eventually worked her way up to become a director, working on shows such as Charmed and Ugly Betty. In 2009, she was hired to direct several episodes of the critically acclaimed comedy series Parks and Recreation. She also directed a few episodes of the show's spin-off, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
In 2010, Porter made her feature film debut with the romantic comedy The Back-up Plan. The film starred Jennifer Lopez and Alex O'Loughlin and was a modest box office success. She followed this up with a series of lower-budget independent films, including The Way We Weren't (2012) and The Little Tin Man (2015).
In recent years, Porter has become a sought-after director in the television industry. She has directed episodes of shows such as The Good Place, Dear White People, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In addition to directing, she has also worked as a producer on several projects, including the 2017 Netflix original series Ozark.
Nancy Porter is an incredibly talented and versatile director. She has demonstrated an impressive range, from light-hearted comedies to darker, more dramatic fare. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including a Directors Guild of America Award nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Comedy Series. With her impressive resume and creative vision, she is sure to continue to make an impact in the entertainment industry for years to come.
