Personal Info
- Known ForDirecting
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1932-04-21 (93 years)
- Place of BirthPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also Known AsEsther DaleElaine Iva MayElaine Iva Berlin
Elaine May
Biography
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. Description...Read More
Acting Career
- 2022
The Same Storm
As: Ruth Lipsman Berg
- 2017
The Good Fight
As: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- 2016
Crisis in Six Scenes
As: Kay Munsinger
- 2000
Small Time Crooks
As: May
- 1994
Wolf
As: Operator (voice) (uncredited)
- 1990
In the Spirit
As: Marianne Flan
- 1978
California Suite
As: Millie Michaels
- 1976
Mikey and Nicky
As: Woman on TV (voice) (uncredited)
- 1971
A New Leaf
As: Henrietta Lowell
1970All the Difference
As: Voice
- 1967
The Graduate
As: Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)
1967Bach to Bach
As: Woman
1967Luv
As: Ellen Manville
1967Enter Laughing
As: Angela Marlowe
1957DuPont Show of the Month
As: Candy Carter