Ali Adler
Ali Adler | |
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 Ali Adler at the 2016Wondercon. | |
| Born | Allison Beth Adler May 30, 1967 |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, writer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Partner | Sara Gilbert(2001–2011) |
| Children | 2 |
Allison Beth Adler(born May 30, 1967) is a Canadian-Americantelevision producerand writer. She is the co-creator ofSupergirlandThe New Normal,and is also known for her work onChuckandFamily Guy.[1]
Early life
[edit]Adler was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to aJewishfamily.[2][3]Her grandfather and father wereHolocaustsurvivors from Romania.[2][3]They later became American citizens.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Adler began her career by working on a TV series namedVeronica's Closetin 1997. From 2001 to 2002, Adler produced 13 episodes ofFamily Guy[4]and 16 episodes ofJust Shoot Me!;she was supervising producer for nine episodes ofStill Standing.She was co-executive producer on various shows, includingLife As We Know It,Women of a Certain Age,andEmily's Reasons Why Not.
Adler producedChuckas co-executive and executive producer from 2007 to 2010. Adler then joined theABCseriesNo Ordinary Familyin May 2010 and in 2011 became a part ofGlee's writing team starting with the third season.[5]She andGleecreatorRyan Murphyco-createdThe New Normal,which she worked on until it was cancelled in May 2013.[6]
In 2015, Adler co-createdSupergirlwithGreg BerlantiandAndrew Kreisberg.The drama based on Superman's female cousin,Kara Zor-El.[7]After two seasons, in 2017 Adler leftSupergirlfull-time to joinThe CW's reboot ofDynastyand sign a development deal withCBS Television Studios.[8]
Advocacy
[edit]In October 2023, Adler signed an open letter byArtists4CeasefiretoJoe Biden,President of the United States,calling for aceasefireof Israeli bombardment in Gaza.[9]
Personal life
[edit]From 2001 to 2011, Adler was in a relationship with actressSara Gilbert.They have two children—a son, Levi Hank, born to Adler in October 2004,[10]and a daughter, Sawyer Jane, born to Gilbert in August 2007.[11][12]In August 2011, Gilbert announced that she and Adler had separated amicably.[13]
References
[edit]- ^Haber, Matt (3 June 2015)."Ali Adler, 'Supergirl' Writer, Rescues the Sexually Befuddled Man".The New York Times.
- ^abcAdler, Ali (October 29, 2018)."This is my Opa and his documentation saying he is Jewish. He had to wear a Jewish star at all times and present this card upon demand or risk being shot".
- ^abc"Ali Adler on Instagram:" This is my Opa and his documentation saying he is Jewish. He had to wear a Jewish star at all times and present this card upon demand or… "".Instagram.Archived fromthe originalon 2021-12-24.
- ^Haber, Matt (June 3, 2015)."Ali Adler,SupergirlWriter, Rescues the Sexually Befuddled Man ".The New York Times.RetrievedSeptember 5,2017.
- ^Goldberg, Lesley (June 16, 2011)."Glee:Six Join Writing Staff for Season 3 ".The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2012)."NBC Picks UpNew NormalFamily Comedy Pilot From Ryan Murphy And Allison Adler; Is Network Done With Half-Hour Orders? ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedSeptember 5,2017.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (September 19, 2014)."SupergirlDrama From Greg Berlanti & Ali Adler Lands CBS Series Commitment ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedApril 1,2015.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (June 16, 2017)."SupergirlCo-Creator Ali Adler Inks CBS TV Studios Overall Deal, JoinsDynasty".Deadline Hollywood.
- ^"Artists4Ceasefire".Artists4Ceasefire.Retrieved2023-12-12.
- ^"Levi Hank Gilbert-Adler".MyHeritage.com.Archivedfrom the original on February 7, 2021.RetrievedApril 9,2018.
- ^"Sara Gilbert and partner welcome second child".People.August 6, 2007.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-02-05.Retrieved2007-08-06.
- ^"Sara Gilbert Gives Birth to Baby Girl".Fox News.August 13, 2007.Archivedfrom the original on February 8, 2009.RetrievedNovember 8,2009.
- ^Jordan, Julie."The Talk's Sara Gilbert, Partner Break Up"Archived2014-11-29 at theWayback Machine.People.August 24, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
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