About
Elaine May
Overview
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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Known for
Acting |
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| 2022 | The Same Storm | Actor | Ruth Lipsman Berg | 58 Average |
| 2016 | Crisis in Six Scenes | Actor | Kay Munsinger | 66 Fair |
| 2000 | Small Time Crooks | Actor | May | 61 Fair |
| 1996 | Nichols and May: Take Two | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 59 Average |
| 1994 | Wolf | Actor | Operator (voice) (uncredited) | 60 Fair |
| 1990 | In the Spirit | Actor | Marianne Flan | 58 Average |
| 1988 | Calling the Shots | Actor | Self (archive footage) | N/A N/A |
| 1978 | California Suite | Actor | Millie Michaels | 58 Average |
| 1976 | Mikey and Nicky | Actor | Woman on TV (voice) (uncredited) | 61 Fair |
| 1971 | A New Leaf | Actor | Henrietta Lowell | 62 Fair |
| 1970 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 59 Average |
| 1970 | All the Difference | Actor | Voice | N/A N/A |
| 1967 | The Graduate | Actor | Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited) | 73 Good |
| 1967 | Bach to Bach | Actor | Woman | N/A N/A |
| 1967 | Luv | Actor | Ellen Manville | 58 Average |
| 1967 | Enter Laughing | Actor | Angela Marlowe | 58 Average |
| 1960 | The Fabulous Fifties | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
Directing |
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| 2016 | Mike Nichols: An American Master | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1987 | Ishtar | Directing | Director | 55 Average |
| 1976 | Mikey and Nicky | Directing | Director | 61 Fair |
| 1972 | The Heartbreak Kid | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1971 | A New Leaf | Directing | Director | 62 Fair |
| Crackpot | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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| 1998 | Primary Colors | Writing | Screenplay | 60 Fair |
| 1996 | The Birdcage | Writing | Screenplay | 66 Fair |
| 1987 | Ishtar | Writing | Writer | 55 Average |
| 1982 | Tootsie | Writing | Writer | 69 Fair |
| 1978 | Heaven Can Wait | Writing | Screenplay | 62 Fair |
| 1976 | Mikey and Nicky | Writing | Writer | 61 Fair |
| 1971 | Such Good Friends | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
| 1971 | A New Leaf | Writing | Screenplay | 62 Fair |
| 1967 | Bach to Bach | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
| Crackpot | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
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Sound |
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| 1987 | Ishtar | Sound | Songs | 55 Average |
Crew |
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| 1994 | Wolf | Crew | Additional Writing | 60 Fair |
| 1982 | Tootsie | Crew | Additional Writing | 69 Fair |
| 1981 | Reds | Crew | Additional Writing | 62 Fair |