Elaine May
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Summary
Elaine May is a human[1]. She was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on April 21, 1932[3]. She worked as an actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,441 views/month, #4,988 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Elaine May was born in Philadelphia[2].
- Elaine May was born on April 21, 1932[3].
- A child of Elaine May was Jeannie Berlin[10].
- Elaine May held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was Elaine May's native language[12].
- Elaine May's professions included actor[4].
- Elaine May worked as a film director[5].
- Elaine May worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Elaine May worked as a stage actor[7].
- Elaine May worked as a writer[8].
- Elaine May's professions included playwright[13].
- Elaine May was educated at Hollywood High School[14].
- Elaine May's education included a stint at University of Chicago[15].
- Elaine May received the Writers Guild of America Award[16].
- Elaine May received the National Medal of Arts[17].
- Elaine May received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[18].
- Elaine May received the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[19].
- Elaine May received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[20].
- Elaine May received the Academy Honorary Award[21].
- Elaine May was a member of Writers Guild of America West[22].
- Elaine May was a member of Nichols and May[23].
- Elaine May is recorded as female[24].
- Elaine May's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Elaine May's Commons category is recorded as Elaine May[26].
- Elaine May's unmarried partner is recorded as Stanley Donen[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1932-04-21[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: aaad44cf-da70-41f3-b402-7d61ddd34cf8[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Philadelphia[2], Elaine May… she was born on April 21, 1932[3]. English was her native language[12].
Education
Educated at Hollywood High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1903[34] and University of Chicago[15], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1890[37], headquartered in Chicago[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], writer[8], and playwright[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Writers Guild of America Award[16], a cultural prize[39], in United States[40], founded in 1949[41]; National Medal of Arts[17], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1984[44]; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[18], a class of award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1981[47]; BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[19], a class of award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[20], a class of award[50]; and Academy Honorary Award[21], an Academy Awards[51], in United States[52], founded in 1928[53].
Personal Life
A child of Elaine May was Jeannie Berlin[10].
Why It Matters
Elaine May ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,441 views/month, #4,988 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Elaine May born?
Elaine May's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
What did Elaine May do for work?
Elaine May worked as actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], and writer[8].
Where did Elaine May go to school?
Elaine May was educated at Hollywood High School[14] and University of Chicago[15].
What awards did Elaine May receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[16], National Medal of Arts[17], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[18], and BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[19].