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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Filmography
all 37
Movies 27
self 11
TV Shows 10
Director 5
Writer 5
Voice 1
Ruth Lipsman Berg
The Same Storm (2022)
Movie
8
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Good Fight (2017)
TV
4.33
Kay Munsinger
Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
TV
Director
Mike Nichols: An American Master (2016)
Movie
Writer
Down to Earth (2001)
Movie
May
Small Time Crooks (2000)
Movie
4
Writer
Primary Colors (1998)
Movie
5.65
Self (archive footage)
Nichols and May: Take Two (1996)
Movie
Writer
The Birdcage (1996)
Movie
6
Operator (voice) (uncredited) / Additional Writing
Wolf (1994)
Movie
5.43
Marianne Flan
In the Spirit (1990)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Calling the Shots (1988)
Movie
Director / Writer / Songs
Ishtar (1987)
Movie
Self / Director
American Masters (1986)
TV
Additional Writing
Tootsie (1982)
Movie
6.33
Additional Writing
Reds (1981)
Movie
5
Millie Michaels
California Suite (1978)
Movie
Writer
Heaven Can Wait (1978)
Movie
Director
Mikey and Nicky (1976)
Movie
Director
The Heartbreak Kid (1972)
Movie
Writer
Such Good Friends (1971)
Movie
5
Henrietta Lowell
A New Leaf (1971)
Movie
1
Self (archive footage)
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970)
Movie
Voice
All the Difference (1970)
Movie
Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)
The Graduate (1967)
Movie
5.19
Woman
Bach to Bach (1967)
Movie
Ellen Manville
Luv (1967)
Movie
Angela Marlowe
Enter Laughing (1967)
Movie
Self
The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
TV
Self
The Fabulous Fifties (1960)
Movie
Self
The Big Party (1959)
TV
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
TV
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956)
TV
Self - Comedian
The Steve Allen Show (1956)
TV
Omnibus (1952)
TV
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Director
Crackpot
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.82
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1950
1967
1978
1971
2022
Gallery
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderFemale
Birthday1932-04-21 (92 years old)
Birth NameElaine Iva Berlin
Birth PlacePhiladelphia, United States of America
RelationshipsSheldon Harnick (1962-01-01 - 1963-01-01), Stanley Donen
ChildrenJeannie Berlin
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsNational Medal of Arts, Writers Guild of America Award, Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Academy Honorary Award, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
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