Biography
g., "Cabaret" 1972). A successful playwright ("The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie", "40 Carats", "Tru"), Allen created and was executive producer on the highly respected television series "Family" (ABC, 1976-80) and since 1980 has also produced or served as executive producer on several interesting features (i.e., "Prince of the City" 1981; "Deathtrap" 1982).
Billed as Jay Presson, she began her career as an actress with a featured role in "An Angel …
Career Milestones
1992 | Adapted stage play "Tru" for PBS' "American Playhouse" | |
1990 | With daughter Brooke, wrote the one-person show "The Big Love"; produced on Broadway, starring Tracey Ullman | |
1990 | Wrote one-man show "Tru"; produced on Broadway starring Robert Morse | |
1990 | Used pseudonym Sarah Schiff for screenwriting credit on remake of "Lord of the Flies" | |
1988 | Created and executive produced "Hothouse" (ABC) | |
1981 | Co-wrote (with Lumet) screenplay for "Prince of the City"; earned second Oscar nomination | |
1980 | Began first of three collaborations with Sidney Lumet, "Just Tell Me What You Want"; wrote screenplay adapted from her novel; also served as producer | |
1980 | First film as executive producer, "It's My Turn" | |
1976 | Was creator and executive producer of TV series, "Family" (ABC) | |
1973 | Scripted the TV-movie, "The Borrowers" (NBC) | |
1972 | First Oscar nomination for screen adaptation of "Cabaret" | |
1969 | Adapted her play "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" for the screen | |
1969 | Wrote Broadway boulevard comedy "Forty Carats" | |
1966 | First stage success, the London production of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie", adapted from Muriel Spark's novel (began adaptation in 1962) | |
1964 | Screenwriting debut, "Marnie" | |
| Wrote for "Philco Playhouse" (NBC) and "Playhouse 90" (CBS) in the 1950s | ||
1948 | Published first novel, "Spring Riot" | |
1945 | Screen acting debut, "An Angel Comes to Brooklyn" | |
Awards
1981 | Academy Award for Writing (Screenplay Based On Material From Another Medium) in Prince of the City |
1972 | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture in Cabaret |
1972 | BAFTA Award for Screenplay in Cabaret |
1972 | Academy Award for Writing (Screenplay--Based On Material From Another Medium) in Cabaret |