Elaine May
Elaine May · Arts & Literature
Half of the comedy duo Nichols & May; director of 'The Heartbreak Kid' and 'Mikey and Nicky'
1932, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
United States
Elaine May is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Half of the comedy duo Nichols & May; director of 'The Heartbreak Kid' and 'Mikey and Nicky'
Elaine May is an American writer, director, actress and comedian who, with Mike Nichols, formed the pioneering improvisational comedy duo Nichols and May, then directed sharp films including 'The Heartbreak Kid', 'Mikey and Nicky' and 'A New Leaf' and won a Tony and other honors. Born into a Yiddish-theatre family, she is Jewish; her identity is well documented.
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Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)
Half of the comedy duo Nichols & May; director of 'The Heartbreak Kid' and 'Mikey and Nicky'
Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)
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