Elaine May

Acting

7 titles

Small Time Crooks

Movie2000

A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.

Primary Colors

Movie1998

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.

The Birdcage

Movie1996

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative moralistic parents.

Wolf

Movie1994

Aging publisher Will Randall is at the end of his rope when a younger co-worker snatches his job out from under his nose. But after being bitten by a wolf, Will suddenly finds himself full of youthful vigor. As he struggles to regain his position, he becomes enthralled with Laura Alden, his former boss's daughter. And, as increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be turning into the creature that bit him.

Tootsie

Movie1982

When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego - Dorothy Michaels - in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.

Heaven Can Wait

Movie1978

Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn't ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.

The Graduate

Movie1967

Benjamin, a recent college graduate very worried about his future, finds himself in a love triangle with an older woman and her daughter.

Screenwriting

6 titles

Primary Colors

Movie1998

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.

The Birdcage

Movie1996

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative moralistic parents.

Ishtar

Movie1987

Two terrible lounge singers get booked to play a gig in a Moroccan hotel but somehow become pawns in an international power play between the CIA, the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.

Heaven Can Wait

Movie1978

Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn't ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.

Mikey and Nicky

Movie1976

In Philadelphia, a small-time bookie who stole mob money is in hiding and he begs a childhood friend to help him evade the hit-man who's on his trail.

A New Leaf

Movie1971

Henry Graham lives the life of a playboy. When his lawyer tells him one day that his lifestyle has consumed all his funds, he needs an idea to avoid climbing down the social ladder.

Directing

4 titles

Ishtar

Movie1987

Two terrible lounge singers get booked to play a gig in a Moroccan hotel but somehow become pawns in an international power play between the CIA, the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.

Mikey and Nicky

Movie1976

In Philadelphia, a small-time bookie who stole mob money is in hiding and he begs a childhood friend to help him evade the hit-man who's on his trail.

The Heartbreak Kid

Movie1972

Three days into his Miami honeymoon with needy and unsophisticated Lila, Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms his fear that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants Kelly instead.

A New Leaf

Movie1971

Henry Graham lives the life of a playboy. When his lawyer tells him one day that his lifestyle has consumed all his funds, he needs an idea to avoid climbing down the social ladder.

Miscellaneous Crew

9 titles

Crisis in Six Scenes

TV2016

A comedy that takes place in the 1960s during turbulent times in the United States when a middle class suburban family is visited by a guest who turns their household completely upside down.

Wolf

Movie1994

Aging publisher Will Randall is at the end of his rope when a younger co-worker snatches his job out from under his nose. But after being bitten by a wolf, Will suddenly finds himself full of youthful vigor. As he struggles to regain his position, he becomes enthralled with Laura Alden, his former boss's daughter. And, as increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be turning into the creature that bit him.

Ishtar

Movie1987

Two terrible lounge singers get booked to play a gig in a Moroccan hotel but somehow become pawns in an international power play between the CIA, the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.

Tootsie

Movie1982

When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego - Dorothy Michaels - in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.

Reds

Movie1981

An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.

California Suite

Movie1978

The misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Mikey and Nicky

Movie1976

In Philadelphia, a small-time bookie who stole mob money is in hiding and he begs a childhood friend to help him evade the hit-man who's on his trail.

The Heartbreak Kid

Movie1972

Three days into his Miami honeymoon with needy and unsophisticated Lila, Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms his fear that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants Kelly instead.

A New Leaf

Movie1971

Henry Graham lives the life of a playboy. When his lawyer tells him one day that his lifestyle has consumed all his funds, he needs an idea to avoid climbing down the social ladder.

Elaine May

Ratings

Filmography

Acting

Small Time Crooks

Primary Colors

The Birdcage

Wolf

Tootsie

Heaven Can Wait

The Graduate

Screenwriting

Primary Colors

The Birdcage

Ishtar

Heaven Can Wait

Mikey and Nicky

A New Leaf

Directing

Ishtar

Mikey and Nicky

The Heartbreak Kid

A New Leaf

Miscellaneous Crew

Crisis in Six Scenes

Wolf

Ishtar

Tootsie

Reds

California Suite

Mikey and Nicky

The Heartbreak Kid

A New Leaf

Elaine May

Biography

Ratings

Filmography

Acting

Small Time Crooks

Primary Colors

The Birdcage

Wolf

Tootsie

Heaven Can Wait

The Graduate

Screenwriting

Primary Colors

The Birdcage

Ishtar

Heaven Can Wait

Mikey and Nicky

A New Leaf

Directing

Ishtar

Mikey and Nicky

The Heartbreak Kid

A New Leaf

Miscellaneous Crew

Crisis in Six Scenes

Wolf

Ishtar

Tootsie

Reds

California Suite

Mikey and Nicky

The Heartbreak Kid

A New Leaf