Nora Ephron

Biography

Born 05/19/1941

Perhaps one of the most prolific writers to emerge during the latter half of the 20th century, Nora Ephron transitioned from successful journalist and novelist to write and direct what many consider to be among the greatest romantic comedies ever made. Despite being raised by screenwriter parents...
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Awards

In 2002, received Writers Guild of America Award for Lifetime Achievement
In 1989, received BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay - Original

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Highlights

In 2009, Re-teamed with Meryl Streep to direct "Julie & Julia"; also penned the screenplay adaptation of Julie Powell's book about cooking 524 recipes from Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking
In 2005, Directed the big-screen adaptation of the classic 60's TV show, "Bewitched"; also produced and co-wrote with sister Delia
In 2002, Scripted first play, "Imaginary Friends," about the relationship between writers Lillian Hellman and Mary McCarthy; first premiered at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, before moving to Broadway's Ethel Barrymore Theatre

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Family & Companions

Henry Ephron: father (Earned an Oscar nomination for his work on "Captain Newman, M.D." (1963); also co-wrote "Carousel" (1956) and "There's No Business Like Show Business" (1961) with wife; died in 1992)
Phoebe Ephron: mother (Earned an Oscar nomination for her work on "Captain Newman, M.D." (1963); also co-wrote "Carousel" (1956) and "There's No Business Like Show Business" (1961) with husband; died in 1971 of cirrhosis of the liver)
Delia Ephron: sister (Born in 1944; co-wrote the screenplays "You've Got Mail" (1998) and "Hanging Up" (2000) with Nora)

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