Elaine May
American screenwriter, film director, actress, and comedian (b. 1932)
Elaine Iva May is an American actress, comedian, writer, and director. She first gained fame in the 1950s for her improvisational comedy routines with Mike Nichols before going on to write and direct several critically acclaimed films. She has received numerous awards, including a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama in 2013, and an Honorary Academy Award in 2022.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1967–1978) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 15 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Heaven Can Wait | Warren Beatty, Buck Henry | 99 min | 16mm | Color | |
| 1976 | Mikey And Nicky | Elaine May, Inc. & Mickey | 118 min | Color | sound | |
| 1970 | A New Leaf | Aries Films & Elkins Productions International Corp | 102 min | Color | sound | |
| 1967 | Luv. | Manulis-Jalem Productions Inc. | 93 min | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1967 | The Graduate | Audio Brandon | 105 mi | 16mm | Color | sound |