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Lucia Aniello
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| Born | 1983 (age 41–42) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Paul W. Downs
(m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
Lucia Aniello is a talented American director, writer, and producer. She was born in Italy in 1983. She is well-known for her work on popular TV shows like Hacks and Broad City. For her work on Hacks, she has won several important Emmy Awards.
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Early Life and Education
Lucia Aniello was born in Italy. She grew up in Hadley, Massachusetts, where her parents owned Italian restaurants. Later, she moved to New York City.
In 2004, she graduated from Columbia University. There, she studied film and media. She also played varsity tennis for Columbia University.
Starting Her Career
Aniello is a former member of the Upright Citizens Brigade. This is a famous group that performs improv and sketch comedy. Many well-known comedians started there.
Aniello met Paul W. Downs at an improv class. They started working together on short digital videos. In 2007, they created their own company called Paulilu Productions. They wrote, directed, and acted in many online videos. Some of their popular web series included The Diary of Zac Efron.
Working on Broad City
Lucia Aniello also met Ilana Glazer through the Upright Citizens Brigade. Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson created the show Broad City.
When Broad City became a TV show, Glazer and Jacobson asked Aniello to direct the first episode. They also cast Paul W. Downs in the show. After the show was picked up by Comedy Central, Aniello and Downs joined the writing team.
Directing and Writing Films
Aniello co-created a miniseries called Time Traveling Bong. She had been interested in time travel movies since college. This comedy is about two cousins who find a special device. It allows them to travel through time.
Aniello also directed and co-wrote the comedy film Rough Night. This movie was released in June 2017. It starred famous actors like Scarlett Johansson and Kate McKinnon.
Recent TV Projects
In 2020, Aniello directed and produced the Comedy Central series Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. She also worked on Netflix's Baby-Sitters Club.
Aniello is a showrunner and director for the HBO Max show Hacks. This show stars Jean Smart. The first season of Hacks received many Emmy nominations. It won three Emmys, including "Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series" and "Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series." Jean Smart also won an Emmy for her acting in the show.
Hacks also won two Writers Guild of America Awards. Aniello won a Directors Guild of America Award for her directing. The series also received two Golden Globe Awards. It was honored by the American Film Institute Awards and won a Peabody Award.
The second season of Hacks also received many Emmy nominations. It won three Emmys, including "Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series." The series won another Writers Guild of America Award. It was again honored by the American Film Institute Awards.
More recently, Aniello and Paul W. Downs signed a deal with Warner Bros. Television.
Personal Life
Lucia Aniello lives in Los Angeles. She is married to her comedic partner, Paul W. Downs. They co-wrote the film Rough Night together.
Aniello and Downs got married in Italy in September 2021. They announced their wedding at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Aniello won an award that night for her directing. They welcomed their son in 2022.
Awards and Achievements
Lucia Aniello has won many awards for her work.
- For Hacks, she won:
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (2021)
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (2021)
- Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series (2021)
- Comedy Series (2021)
- New Series (2021)
- Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy (2021)
- Outstanding Television Program of the Year (2021, 2022)
- Peabody Award (2021)
- Episodic Comedy (2022)
- Outstanding Comedy Series (2024)
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (2024)
- For The Baby-Sitters Club, she won:
- Outstanding Children's or Family Viewing Series (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Lucia Aniello para niños
