ELAINE MAY
Elaine May
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 21, 1932
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Elaine Iva May (née Berlin; born April 21, 1932) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and director. She first gained fame in the 1950s for her improvisational comedy routines with Mike Nichols before transitioning her career, regularly breaking the mold as a writer and director of 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
Starring
2022·
The Same StormRuth Lipsman Berg
2018·
Somebody Feed PhilSelf
2017·
The Good FightRuth Bader Ginsburg
2016·
Crisis in Six ScenesKay Munsinger
2000·
Small Time CrooksMay
Self (archive footage)
1994·
WolfOperator (voice) (uncredited)
1990·
In the SpiritMarianne Flan
1988·
Calling the ShotsSelf (archive footage)
1986·
American MastersSelf
1978·
California SuiteMillie Michaels
1976·
Mikey and NickyWoman on TV (voice) (uncredited)
1971·
A New LeafHenrietta Lowell
1970·
All the DifferenceVoice
Self (archive footage)
1967·
Bach to BachWoman
1967·
The GraduateGirl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)
1967·
LuvEllen Manville
1967·
Enter LaughingAngela Marlowe
Self
1960·
The Fabulous FiftiesSelf
1959·
The Big PartySelf
Candy Carter
Self
1956·
The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Comedian
Self
1952·
Omnibus1950·
What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
Production
2001·
Down to EarthOriginal Film Writer
TBA·
CrackpotWriter, Director
Director
1998·
Primary ColorsScreenplay
1996·
The BirdcageScreenplay
1994·
WolfAdditional Writing
1987·
IshtarSongs, Writer, Director
1986·
American MastersDirector
1982·
TootsieAdditional Writing
1981·
RedsAdditional Writing
1978·
Heaven Can WaitScreenplay
1976·
Mikey and NickyWriter, Director
1972·
The Heartbreak KidDirector
1971·
A New LeafWriter, Director
1971·
Such Good FriendsScreenplay
1967·
Bach to BachWriter