Elaine May
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,...
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,...
Known For
Cast Credits
The Same Storm
as Ruth Lipsman Berg
Small Time Crooks
as May
Wolf
as Operator (voice) (uncredited)
In the Spirit
as Marianne Flan
California Suite
as Millie Michaels
Mikey and Nicky
as Woman on TV (voice) (uncredited)
A New Leaf
as Henrietta Lowell
The Graduate
as Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)
Bach to Bach
as Woman
Luv
as Ellen Manville
Enter Laughing
as Angela Marlowe
Crew Credits
Down to Earth
Original Film Writer
Primary Colors
Screenplay
The Birdcage
Screenplay
Wolf
Additional Writing
Ishtar
Director
Tootsie
Additional Writing
Reds
Additional Writing
Heaven Can Wait
Screenplay
Mikey and Nicky
Director
The Heartbreak Kid
Director
Such Good Friends
Screenplay
A New Leaf
Director
Bach to Bach
Writer