Elaine May: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 12
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1960–2022
- box office
- $131M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 80
Elaine May's Career in Numbers
Elaine May's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Elaine May works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Bach to Bach (1967) to The Same Storm (2022), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Elaine May Movies by Decade
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 1
- 1990s 2
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 1
The 1960s were Elaine May's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Elaine May Movies by Genre
- Comedy 4
- Drama 2
- Romance 2
- Documentary 1
Comedy is the genre Elaine May has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of drama (2).
Elaine May Career Milestones
- First film
- Bach to Bach 1967
- Biggest box office hit
- Wolf $131M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Same Storm Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- The Same Storm 2022
Elaine May Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Elaine May is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 8 as actor. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Elaine May
1
Elaine May Movies as an Actor
8- 2022
The Same Storm as Ruth Lipsman Berg · Drama Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2016
Crisis in Six Scenes as Kay Munsinger · Comedy - 1994
Wolf as Operator (voice) (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $131M - 1990
In the Spirit as Marianne Flan · Comedy - 1971
A New Leaf as Henrietta Lowell · Comedy Worldwide box office: $308 - 1967
Bach to Bach as Woman · Comedy - 1967
Luv as Ellen Manville · Romance - 1967
Enter Laughing as Angela Marlowe · Romance
Elaine May: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1999 to 1999. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination
- 71st Academy Awards
- Elaine May: Nominated Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) Primary Colors
- 52nd British Academy Film Awards
- Elaine May: Win Best Adapted Screenplay Primary Colors
Elaine May: Questions & Answers
How many movies Elaine May has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Elaine May been in?
Elaine May is credited on 12 films, from 1960 to 2022. 8 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Elaine May's highest-grossing movie?
Wolf (1994) is Elaine May's biggest box office hit, with $131M worldwide, ahead of A New Leaf (1971) ($308). Across every film with box office figures, Elaine May's movies have made $131M.
Elaine May's biggest hits What is the best Elaine May movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Elaine May's best-rated film is The Same Storm (2022) with a score of 80.
Best Elaine May movies, ranked Has Elaine May won an Oscar?
Elaine May has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Elaine May has 1 win from 2 nominations.
What is Elaine May's newest movie?
The most recent film on Elaine May's filmography is The Same Storm (2022), in the role of Ruth Lipsman Berg.
Who does Elaine May work with most often?
Elaine May shares the most films with Mike Nichols (5 films), Peter Falk (2 films) and William Hill (2 films).
The Best Elaine May Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 credits.
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