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Piven in May 2015
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Born | October 8, 1961 |
Occupation | Director, actress, producer |
Spouse(s) | Adam McKay (m. 1996) |
Family | Jeremy Piven (brother) |
Shira Piven (born October 8, 1961) is an American movie director and occasional actress and producer. She directed the 2014 film Welcome to Me starring Kristen Wiig.
Piven grew up in a Jewish family in Evanston, Illinois. Her brother is actor Jeremy Piven, and she is the daughter of actors Joyce Piven and Byrne Piven.
She has been married to writer, director, and producer Adam McKay since 1996.
Piven serves on the Creative Council of Represent.Us, a nonpartisan anti-corruption organization.