Susanna Fogel

Biography

Susanna Fogel is an American director, screenwriter, and producer known for her sharp wit, emotional intelligence, and distinctive storytelling style. She has built a career creating smart, character-driven comedies and dramas that often explore friendship, identity, and the modern female experience.

Fogel grew up with a strong interest in writing and filmmaking, later studying at Columbia University, where she began developing her creative voice. Early in her career, she co-wrote and co-created projects that blended humor with heartfelt storytelling, quickly gaining attention for her ability to balance comedy and sincerity.

Her feature film debut as a director came with Life Partners (2014), a coming-of-age comedy about friendship and growing up, which she co-wrote with Joni Lefkowitz. The film received praise for its authentic portrayal of modern relationships and earned Fogel recognition as a fresh voice in independent cinema.

She went on to direct The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018), a high-energy action comedy starring Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon. The film showcased Fogel’s talent for merging humor and genre filmmaking, bringing a strong female perspective to a traditionally male-dominated format.

In addition to her film work, Fogel has directed episodes of several acclaimed television series, including The Flight Attendant (2020–2022), for which she received an Emmy nomination. Her television work further highlights her versatility and skill in crafting stylish, fast-paced storytelling with emotional depth.

Fogel continues to write and direct across film and television, known for her ability to create smart, entertaining stories with complex female leads. Her growing body of work reflects a commitment to telling stories that are both funny and fearless, cementing her as one of the most distinctive and influential voices in contemporary Hollywood.