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Elaine May

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American screenwriter, film director, actress, and comedian (b. 1932)

United StatesWritersBorn 1932 · age 94
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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.

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May, Nichols and Dorothy Loudon, 1959May, Nichols and Dorothy Loudon, 1959Nichols and May 1960Nichols and May 1960Theater program from 1961Theater program from 1961Nichols and MayNichols and MayMikey and Nicky lead actors John Cassavetes (left) and Peter Falk (right) in 1971Mikey and Nicky lead actors John Cassavetes (left) and Peter Falk (right) in 1971

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2022Academy Honorary Award
1999BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
1988Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
1961Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
Writers Guild of America Award
National Medal of Arts
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play

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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.

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United States
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Writer / Author
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living
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Born 1932 · age 94
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