Phoebe Ephron
Phoebe Ephron (born January 26, 1914 in New York City as Phoebe Wolkind , † October 13, 1971 there ) was an American screenwriter .
Life
In 1964 , Ephron, along with Richard L. Breen and Henry Ephron, was nominated for an Oscar in the category " Best Adapted Screenplay " for their work on Captain Newman .
Phoebe Wolkind was born in 1914 to Louis and Kate Wolkind. She attended James Monroe High School and moved to Hunter College after graduation . There she met her future husband Henry Ephron in 1933 . Phoebe and Henry Ephron wrote plays and screenplays together. The couple had four children. The eldest daughter was the equally successful screenwriter and film director Nora Ephron . Even Delia Ephron is active as a screenwriter.
Works (selection)
Filmography
- 1944: Three Is a Family
- 1947: Dangerous Years
- 1949: Star from Broadway ( Look for the Silver Lining )
- 1951: On the Riviera (On the Rivera)
- 1952: Marriage by the dozen ( Belles on Their Toes )
- 1954: Rhythm in the Blood ( There's No Business Like Show Business )
- 1955: Daddy Longlegs ( Daddy Long Legs )
- 1956: Fanfares of Joy ( The Best Things in Life Are Free )
- 1956 carousel ( Carousel )
- 1957: A Woman Who Knows Everything ( Desk Set )
- 1963: Captain Newman ( Captain Newman, MD )
Plays
- 1943: Three's a Family
- 1958: Howie
- 1961: Take Her, She's Mine (made into a film in 1963 under the title In Liebe ein 1 )
- 1969: My Daughter, Your Son
Web links
- Phoebe Ephron in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Phoebe Ephron in the Internet Broadway Database
- Phoebe Ephron in the Jewish Women Encyclopedia
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ephron, Phoebe |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wolkind, Phoebe |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 26, 1914 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 13, 1971 |
| Place of death | New York City |