Elaine May

Also Credited As:

Elaine Berlin, Esther Dale
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Biography

A true pioneer with a sardonic wit and keen insight into the human condition, Elaine May rose to prominence as one-half of an improvisational team, alongside future director Mike Nichols, before becoming a greatly revered writer-director-actor in her own right. After working together in the Chicago improv troupe The Compass Players, Nichols and May joined forces as a comedy team, performing in nightclubs and on stage and television, before …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Writer, Music

Born

April 21, 1932

LATEST CREDITS

Nichols and May -- Take Two

Interviewee

A New Leaf

Henrietta, Director, Screenplay

Luv

Ellen Manville

Enter Laughing

Angela

In the Spirit

Marianne Flan

The Jack Paar Special

Actor

Jack Paar Presents

Actor

California Suite

Millie Michaels

Small Time Crooks

May

AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mike Nichols

Presenter

A Last Laugh at the 60's

Actor

AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty

Actor

The 26th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts

Actor

Ishtar

Director

The Heartbreak Kid

Director

Mikey and Nicky

Director, Screenplay

The Birdcage

Screenplay

Primary Colors

Screenplay

Such Good Friends

Screenplay

Runaway Bride

Screenplay

Personal Injuries

Writer (Rewrite )

Reds

Screenplay