Elaine Iva May (née Berlin; born April 21, 1932) is an American comedian, film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actress. She has received numerous awards including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. She made her initial impact in the 1950s with her improvisational comedy routines with Mike Nichols, performing as Nichols and May. Description above from the Wikipedia article Elaine May, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
| Birth Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932-04-21 |
Movies
The Same Storm
as Ruth Lipsman Berg
2022
Small Time Crooks
as May
2000
Nichols and May: Take Two
as Self (archive footage)
1996
Wolf
as Operator (voice) (uncredited)
1994
In the Spirit
as Marianne Flan
1990
Calling the Shots
as Self (archive footage)
1988
California Suite
as Millie Michaels
1978
Mikey and Nicky
as Woman on TV (voice) (uncredited)
1976
A New Leaf
as Henrietta Lowell
1971
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)
1970
All the Difference
as Voice
1970
The Graduate
as Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)
1967
Bach to Bach
as Woman
1967
Luv
as Ellen Manville
1967
Enter Laughing
as Angela Marlowe
1967
The Fabulous Fifties
as Self
1960
Movies
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Director
2016
Primary Colors
Screenplay
1998
The Birdcage
Screenplay
1996
Wolf
Additional Writing
1994
Ishtar
Songs
1987
Ishtar
Writer
1987
Ishtar
Director
1987
Tootsie
Writer
1982
Tootsie
Additional Writing
1982
Reds
Additional Writing
1981
Heaven Can Wait
Screenplay
1978
Mikey and Nicky
Writer
1976
Mikey and Nicky
Director
1976
The Heartbreak Kid
Director
1972
Such Good Friends
Screenplay
1971
A New Leaf
Writer
1971
A New Leaf
Director
1971
Bach to Bach
Writer
1967
Crackpot
Director
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