Acting
Elaine May
1932 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
27 films
Bio
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
The Graduate
Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)
The Birdcage
Screenplay
Tootsie
Additional Writing
Wolf
Operator (voice) (uncredited)
Down to Earth
Original Film Writer
A New Leaf
Henrietta Lowell
Primary Colors
Screenplay
California Suite
Millie Michaels
Mikey and Nicky
Woman on TV (voice) (uncredited)
Small Time Crooks
May
Reds
Additional Writing
Heaven Can Wait
Screenplay