Elaine May Bio
- Constellation: Taurus
- Born In: Philadelphia, Pennsy
- Birthday: 19320421
- Profession:Actress / Scenarist / Direct
- Other Names:Elaine Berlin
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Elaine May (born under the name Elaine Iva Berlin) is an American actress, comedian, film director, playwright, and screenwriter from Philadelphia. Her professional career started in the 1950s and is still ongoing. She has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. She is best remembered for directing the Cold War-themed action comedy "Ishtar" (1987). She won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, but the film has had a vocal minority of critics who defend it
