Elaine May

Elaine Iva May (née Berlin; born April 21, 1932) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and director. She first gained fame in the 1950s for her improvisational comedy routines with Mike Nichols before transitioning her career, regularly breaking the mold as a writer and director of several critically acclaimed films. She has received numerous awards, including a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama in 2013, and an Honorary Academy Award in 2022.

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All Crew Directing Sound Writing

The Birdcage

Department Writing

Job Screenplay

Average Rating

7.0

1256 votes

Release Date

Mar 08, 1996

30 years ago
Heaven Can Wait

Department Writing

Job Screenplay

Average Rating

6.6

426 votes

Release Date

Jun 28, 1978

48 years ago
Down to Earth

Department Writing

Job Original Film Writer

Average Rating

5.5

414 votes

Release Date

Feb 16, 2001

25 years ago
Primary Colors

Department Writing

Job Screenplay

Average Rating

6.3

335 votes

Release Date

Mar 20, 1998

28 years ago
Mikey and Nicky

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

6.8

184 votes

Release Date

Dec 21, 1976

50 years ago
A New Leaf

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

7.2

182 votes

Release Date

Mar 11, 1971

55 years ago
Ishtar

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

4.6

160 votes

Release Date

May 15, 1987

39 years ago
Such Good Friends

Department Writing

Job Screenplay

Average Rating

4.8

11 votes

Release Date

Dec 16, 1971

55 years ago
Bach to Bach

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Sep 23, 1967

59 years ago
Crackpot

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

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