Elaine May
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Female
Birthday
1932-04-21 (93 years old)
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Elaine May
Biography
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.
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Acting
(2022)
The Same Storm
as Ruth Lipsman Berg
(2000)
Small Time Crooks
as May
(1996)
Nichols and May: Take Two
as Self (archive footage)
(1994)
Wolf
as Operator (voice) (uncredited)
(1990)
In the Spirit
as Marianne Flan
(1988)
Calling the Shots
as Self (archive footage)
(1978)
California Suite
as Millie Michaels
(1976)
Mikey and Nicky
as Woman on TV (voice) (uncredited)
(1971)
A New Leaf
as Henrietta Lowell
(1970)
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)
(1970)
All the Difference
as Voice
(1967)
Enter Laughing
as Angela Marlowe
(1967)
Luv
as Ellen Manville
(1967)
The Graduate
as Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)
(1967)
Bach to Bach
as Woman
(1960)
The Fabulous Fifties
as Self
Crew
Crackpot
Director, Writer
(2016)
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Director
(2001)
Down to Earth
Original Film Writer
(1998)
Primary Colors
Screenplay
(1996)
The Birdcage
Screenplay
(1994)
Wolf
Additional Writing
(1987)
Ishtar
Director, Writer, Songs
(1982)
Tootsie
Additional Writing
(1981)
Reds
Additional Writing
(1978)
Heaven Can Wait
Screenplay
(1976)
Mikey and Nicky
Director, Writer
(1972)
The Heartbreak Kid
Director
(1971)
A New Leaf
Director, Screenplay
(1971)
Such Good Friends
Screenplay
(1967)
Bach to Bach
Writer