Erin Dignam (born July 20, 1955) is an American film director, screenwriter and former professional

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player. A native of California, Dignam qualified for the singles main draw of the

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. Dignam directed and wrote the films ''

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'' (1990) and '' Loved'' (1997), both starring actress

Robin Wright Robin Gayle Wright (born April 8, 1966) is an American actress, producer and director. She has received accolades including a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for eight Primetime Emmy Awards. Wright first gained attention for her role ...

. The 2021 film ''

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'', which is Wright's directorial debut, is from a screenplay co-written by Dignam. She has also written the screenplay for the films '' The Yellow Handkerchief'' (2008) and '' Submergence'' (2017).

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dignam, Erin 1955 births Living people American female tennis players Tennis players from California American women film directors American women screenwriters 20th-century American sportswomen