Born in Kingston, New York, on 20.4.1960. Moved to Germany in 1966. After high school in 1979, studied at the Academy of Television and Film, Munich (HFF). After graduating in 1984, worked as assistant director, scriptwriter and production designer. Her directorial debut was "Leise Schatten" ("Silent Shadows") (1991), awarded the Max Ophüls Prize in Silver as Best Film. Alongside many TV movies she has directed several feature films, including "Irren ist männlich" ("Doubting Thomas"), one of the most successful films of 1996.
Source: 60. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Catalogue)