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Jay Presson Allen Biography

Profession Writer, Producer, Script department, Actress

Awards

  • 1970WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: nominated
  • 1973Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
  • 1973BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1973Edgar-Best Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1973Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1973WGA Award (Screen)-Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium: winner
  • 1973WGA Award (Screen)-Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium: nominated
  • 1976Humanitas Prize-60 Minute Network or Syndicated Television: winner
  • 1980David-Best Foreign Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura Straniera): winner
  • 1981NYFCC Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1982Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
  • 1982Edgar-Best Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1982NSFC Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1982WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: nominated
  • 1983Saturn Award-Best Writing: nominated