Biography
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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Awards & recognition
- Academy Honorary Award · 2022
- BAFTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 1999
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1988
- Grammy Award — Best Comedy Album · 1961
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Play
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- National Medal of Arts
- Writers Guild of America Award
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1999 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1988 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1988 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1979 · nominated
Filmography22 titles
The Same Storm
The Good Fight
The Graduate
American Masters
A New Leaf
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Somebody Feed Phil
Tootsie
The Birdcage
What's My Line?
Reds
Mikey and Nicky
Heaven Can Wait
Crisis in Six Scenes
Small Time Crooks
Primary Colors
Wolf
California Suite
Down to Earth
Such Good Friends
Enter Laughing
Ishtar