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Elaine May

Elaine May

Writer and director. Born 21 April 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

WriterDirectorAmerican
8
Titles on Fi1m3 directing · 2 writing · 2 crew · 1 other
78
Average Fi1m scoreas writer · 2 titles
1
BAFTA1 won
Born
21 April 1932, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Active
1971–1996
Frequently works with
Charles Grodin, Jack Weston, Warren Beatty
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Academy Awards2 nominated

  • Nominated1999Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · Primary Colors
  • Nominated1979Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · Heaven Can Wait

BAFTA Film Awards1 won

  • Won1999Best Adapted Screenplay · Primary Colors
Other awards3 won · 1 nominated
  • Won2022Academy Honorary Award: Academy Honorary Award
  • Won1988Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director · Ishtar
  • Nominated1988Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay · Ishtar
  • Won1961Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album · An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.