Lorene Scafaria

Lorene Scafaria – 2016 Tribeca Film Festival – “The Meddler” U.S. Premiere – Arrivals – John Zuccotti Theater at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Lorene B. Scafaria

Place of Birth: Holmdel Township, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 1, 1978

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian
*mother – Irish, Norwegian

Lorene Scafaria is an American screenwriter, playwright, actress, singer, and film director. She has written the film Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, directed and written the films Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, The Meddler, and Hustlers, and co-written the film Under the Boardwalk. She has also directed episodes of the shows New Girl and Succession.

Lorene is the daughter of Gail and Joseph Scafaria. Her father was an Italian emigrant from Gioia Tauro, Calabria, who moved to the U.S. in 1956.

Lorene’s paternal grandfather was named Vincenzo Scafaria.

Lorene’s paternal grandmother was named Rosina.

Lorene’s maternal grandfather was named James Kiernan.

Lorene’s maternal grandmother was named Irene. Irene was born in Canada, to Norwegian parents.

Sources: https://twitter.com

Obituary of Lorene’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Lorene’s maternal grandmother, Irene Kiernan – http://www.legacy.com