Marielle Heller Net Worth

Marielle Heller is an American writer, director, actress, and producer with an estimated net worth of $5 million. She is best known for her work as an acclaimed filmmaker and for her acting role as Alma Wheatley in the hit Netflix limited series “The Queen’s Gambit.”

Over the past decade, Heller has earned widespread recognition for directing character-driven films that blend humor, empathy, and emotional depth. Her work behind the camera on critically praised projects such as “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” and “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” has firmly established her as one of Hollywood’s most respected contemporary directors.

Marielle Heller Net Worth	$5 Million
Date of Birth	Oct 1, 1979
Place of Birth	Marin County, California

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Early Life

Marielle Heller was born in October 1979 in Marin County, California. She developed an interest in acting and storytelling at a young age and later pursued a career in film and television, working both in front of and behind the camera.

Acting Career

Heller began her on-screen career in the early 2000s, making her first appearance in the television short “White People” in 2001. She went on to land small but memorable roles in television and film, including appearances in “Spin City,” “Single Dads,” and “The All-For-Nots.”

Her film acting credits include roles in “MacGruber,” “A Walk Among the Tombstones,” “Paper Anchor,” and “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.” While acting was an early focus, Heller gradually shifted her attention toward writing and directing.

In 2020, she gained international attention for her performance as Alma Wheatley, the adoptive mother of Beth Harmon, in “The Queen’s Gambit,” one of Netflix’s most successful limited series.

Writing and Directing Career

Marielle Heller made her feature directorial debut with “The Diary of a Teenage Girl” (2015), which she also co-wrote. The film received critical acclaim for its honest and nuanced portrayal of adolescence and sexuality, immediately marking Heller as a filmmaker to watch.

She followed this success with “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (2018), starring Melissa McCarthy as author Lee Israel. The film earned multiple Academy Award nominations and widespread praise for its sharp writing and sensitive direction.

In 2019, Heller directed “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers. The film was both a commercial and critical success and further solidified Heller’s reputation for thoughtful, character-focused storytelling.

She later directed and executive produced “What the Constitution Means to Me” (2020), a filmed stage adaptation of Heidi Schreck’s Broadway play.

Personal Life

Marielle Heller has been married to Jorma Taccone since 2007. Taccone is a comedian, writer, director, and producer best known as a member of The Lonely Island and for his long-running work on “Saturday Night Live.” The couple have two children and are both deeply involved in film and television.