- Date of Birth: 21 April, 1932
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Biography: Elaine May (born April 21, 1932) is a two-time Academy Award nominated American film director, screenwriter and actress. She achieved her greatest fame, in the 1950s, from her improvisational comedy routines in partnership with Mike Nichols.
Filmography
- Down to Earth (2001)
- Small Time Crooks (2000)
- Primary Colors (1998)
- The Birdcage (1996)
- In the Spirit (1990)
- Ishtar (1987)
- Labyrinth (1986)
- Tootsie (1982)
- Reds (1981)
- California Suite (1978)
- Heaven Can Wait (1978)
- Mikey and Nicky (1976)
News
Cast Announced for Elaine May's 'George is Dead', Starring Marlo Thomas, in Arizona
yahoo.com –
2009-10-05
Emmy Award winner Marlo Thomas and Academy Award nominee Don Murray headline Elaine May 's new comedy, George is Dead , presented this fall by Arizona Theatre Company in Tucson and Phoenix. ... Full Article
Movie Answer Man
suntimes.com –
2007-12-27
Q. I have to agree with Anoop Raj, who wonders why Criterion is releasing " Armageddon ." The movie will be released in editions by other companies eventually. ... Full Article
'Heartbreak' remake feels like trading down
csmonitor.com –
2007-10-05
Wrong, wrong, wrong.Hiring the raucous Farrelly brothers to remake Elaine May's deliciously caustic stab at love, marriage and infidelity is a recipe for disappointment, like mixing shrimp and chocolate pudding. ... Full Article
The 10 Best Films of the 1970's
associatedcontent.com –
2007-05-31
Here is a continuing look at my picks of the best films of each decade. The 1970's introduced the world to new, young and innovative filmmakers. ... Full Article
Almost Auteurs: Elaine May
popmatters.com –
2007-03-30


Carly publicizes Elaine May's profound boredom
Suicide Hotline by Elaine May
~*~Rest In Paradise Allison Elaine May~*~
Elaine May & Mike Nichols Commercial