Kat Coiro is a multifaceted creative professional, boasting an impressive repertoire of accomplishments as a director, producer, and executive producer.
Her notable television credits include serving as an executive producer and director on the pilot for CBS's 2024 pilot Matlock, starring the esteemed Kathy Bates. Coiro went on to produce the remainder of the series, in addition to directing nine episodes.
Furthermore, her 2022 Universal Pictures film Marry Me, featuring a talented ensemble cast including Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, and Maluma, has garnered a 92% audience score, solidifying its status as a certified fresh film. Notably, Marry Me simultaneously topped the box office and streaming charts, showcasing Coiro's ability to craft captivating content that resonates with audiences.
Coiro's extensive television directing credits include the pilot for Marvel's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Roku's The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Tina Fey's "Girls5eva", in which she served as co-executive producer. Additionally, she has worked on numerous episodic shows, such as Dead to Me, Shameless, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Prior to her success in television and film, Coiro honed her craft by working on micro-budget indie projects, including the 2013 Festival favorite And While We Were Here, which she shot in Italy over the course of 11 days on a budget of $150,000, all while being eight months pregnant.
Coiro's educational background is equally impressive, having trained at the Moscow Arts Theater in Russia, Carnegie Mellon University, and briefly, as a fellow in the MFA program at AFI.
Born in New York, Coiro has also resided in Miami and attended boarding school at Interlochen Arts Academy, where she currently runs a summer program. As a mother of three, Coiro is dedicated to working towards a more sustainable future, while continuing to create innovative and captivating content for audiences worldwide.
