Jay Presson Allen

AKA:
Jacqueline Presson , Sarah Schiff Jay Presson
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
03/03/1922
Birthplace:
Fort Worth, Texas
Death Date:
05/01/2006
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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).

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Credits
Herself
1996
screenplay
1982
Executive Producer
1982
screenplay
1981
Executive Producer
1981
screenplay
1975
screenplay
1972
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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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