Elaine May
American screenwriter, film director, actress, and comedian
Elaine May (born April 21, 1932) is an American screenwriter, movie director, actress and comedian. She was known for being in an improvisational comedy with Mike Nichols called Nichols and May. She has been nominated twice for an Academy Award, for Heaven Can Wait (1978) and Primary Colors (1998).
Elaine May | |
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 Acting on stage in 1959 | |
| Born | Elaine Iva Berlin April 21, 1932 |
| Other names | Esther Dale |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, film director, actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1958-2000 |
| Spouse(s) | Marvin Irving May (1949-1960; divorced); 1 child Sheldon Harnick (1962–63; divorced) David L. Rubinfine (1964–82; his death) |
| Partner(s) | Stanley Donen (1999–present) |
| Children | Jeannie Berlin (daughter) |
Other websitesEdit
Media related to Elaine May at Wikimedia Commons
- Elaine May on IMDb
- Elaine May at the Internet Broadway Database
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