Phoebe Ephron
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| Phoebe Ephron | |
|---|---|
| Born | Phoebe Wolkind January 26, 1914 New York City, New York |
| Died | October 13, 1971 (aged 57) New York City, New York |
| Occupation | screenwriter |
| Years active | 1944 - 1963 |
| Spouse(s) | Henry Ephron |
Phoebe Ephron (January 26, 1914 – October 13, 1971; born Phoebe Wolkind in New York, New York) was a playwright and screenwriter who often worked with her husband, Henry Ephron. She was active as a writer from the early 1940s through the early 1960s. All four of her daughters—Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, Hallie Ephron and Amy Ephron—also became notable writers.
Notable works (films unless otherwise noted):
- Belles on Their Toes (1952); sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen
- Carousel (1956)
- Desk Set (1957)
- Take Her, She's Mine (1961); Broadway play, later made into a film
- There's No Business Like Show Business (1961)
- Captain Newman, M.D. (1963), nominated for Oscar, Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
[edit] External links
Phoebe Ephron at the Internet Movie Database
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