Elaine May
Actor · Screenplay · Director · Additional Writing
Born Apr 21, 1932 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Active 1957–present · Awards: Writers Guild of America Award, National Medal of Arts, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play, Academy Honorary Award, Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
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,…
Filmography
The Same Storm (2022) — Ruth Lipsman BergThe Good Fight (2017) — Ruth Bader GinsburgCrisis in Six Scenes (2016) — Kay MunsingerMike Nichols: An American Master (2016) — DirectorDown to Earth (2001) — Original Film WriterSmall Time Crooks (2000) — MayPrimary Colors (1998) — ScreenplayThe Birdcage (1996) — ScreenplayWolf (1994) — Operator (voice) (uncredited) · Additional WritingIshtar (1987) — Director · Writer · SongsAmerican Masters (1986) — DirectorTootsie (1982) — Additional WritingReds (1981) — Additional WritingHeaven Can Wait (1978) — ScreenplayCalifornia Suite (1978) — Millie MichaelsMikey and Nicky (1976) — Woman on TV (voice) (uncredited) · Director · WriterThe Heartbreak Kid (1972) — DirectorA New Leaf (1971) — Henrietta Lowell · Director · WriterSuch Good Friends (1971) — ScreenplayThe Graduate (1967) — Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)Bach to Bach (1967) — A Woman (voice) · WriterLuv (1967) — Ellen ManvilleEnter Laughing (1967) — Angela MarloweDuPont Show of the Month (1957) — Candy Carter