- 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



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