Jay Presson AllenAKA:
Jacqueline Presson
,
Sarah Schiff
Jay Presson
Nationality:
American Birthdate:
03/03/1922 Birthplace:
Fort Worth, Texas Death Date:
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biography
In the 1960s and 70s, this highly skilled scenarist (excelling in adaptations) turned out a number of superior scripts with strong, female protagonists, roles which often won awards for the actresses portraying them (e.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,
Credits
milestones
Year
Milestone
1945
Screen acting debut, "An Angel Comes to Brooklyn"
1948
Published first novel, "Spring Riot"
Wrote for "Philco Playhouse" (NBC) and "Playhouse 90" (CBS) in the 1950s
1964
Screenwriting debut, "Marnie"
1966
First stage success, the London production of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie", adapted from Muriel Spark's novel (began adaptation in 1962)
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