Galt Niederhoffer, born in 1975, is a multifaceted American creative force, excelling as both a movie producer and novelist. Her impressive filmography as a producer encompasses Prozac Nation (2001),Lonesome Jim (2005),The Baxter (2005),and Grace Is Gone (2006),solidifying her position as one of the key players at Plum Pictures.
As a novelist, Niederhoffer has penned two autobiographical works, A Taxonomy of Barnacles (2005) and The Romantics (2008). A Taxonomy of Barnacles, a story about the intricate relationships among six sisters, has been met with mixed reviews, with some critics describing it as "zany and witty" and others finding it "silly and contrived". The novel's surprising conclusion was eerily mirrored in real life when her father welcomed a seventh child, a son, a year after the book's release.
Niederhoffer's second novel, The Romantics, explores the complex dynamics among college friends who reunite six years after graduation to rekindle old rivalries and reflect on their limited progress towards life's significant goals. The novel was published by St. Martin's Press in 2008.
In addition to her literary pursuits, Niederhoffer has also ventured into the world of film, with a motion picture adaptation of The Romantics set to premiere on September 10, 2010, featuring an all-star cast including Katie Holmes, Adam Brody, Malin Akerman, Elijah Wood, Josh Duhamel, and Anna Paquin.
Niederhoffer is married to James Strouse, with whom she shares two children, Magnolia and Grover. She is the daughter of renowned hedge fund manager Victor Niederhoffer and Gail Niederhoffer. Her educational background includes attendance at The Chapin School, Milton Academy, and Harvard University.
