Elaine May

A-List

Total Box Office Draw: $533,881,138

Writer

Average ROI: -66%
ROI Rank: 2,303
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Movies

Title
Primary Colors
Ishtar
Heaven Can Wait

Score
81%
51%
81%

Year
1998
1987
1978

Box Office
$52,090,187
$14,375,181
$81,640,278

Known For & ROIs

Primary Colors

Ishtar

Heaven Can Wait

-48%

-83%

ROI Commentary:

Average ROI: -66%
ROI Rank: 2,303

Elaine May is in the top 50% of writers in the Fresh Kernels Database, and her A-List status shows that she is a top-tier writer!

Bio:

Elaine May is an American screenwriter, film director, actress, and comedian. She was born on April 21, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. May began her career in the 1950s as a comedy writer and performer, working with the likes of Mike Nichols and Woody Allen. She went on to write and direct several successful films, including “The Heartbreak Kid” and “A New Leaf.” May has also acted in numerous films and television shows, earning critical acclaim for her performances. She is considered one of the most influential female comedians of all time.

Birthday:

May 3, 1932

Birthplace:

Elaine May was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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