Elaine

Elaine May

Elaine
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American screenwriter, film director, actress, and comedian

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Elaine May
Literature
#1585
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#3116
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#768
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Writing
#371
World Rank
#590
Historical Rank
#229
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Elaine May
Communications
#2285
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#3300
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#1044
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According to Wikipedia, Elaine Iva May is an American comedian, filmmaker, playwright, and actress. 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.

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