Nora Ephron (/ ˈ ɛ f r ə n / EF-rən; [1] May 19, 1941 – June 26, 2012) was an American journalist, writer, and filmmaker. She is best known for writing and directing romantic comedy films and received numerous accolades including a British Academy Film Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards , a Golden Globe Award , a Tony ...

She was an acclaimed essayist (Crazy Salad 1975), novelist (Heartburn 1983), and had written screenplays for several popular films, all featuring strong female characters, such as anti-nuclear activist Karen Silkwood (Silkwood (1983), co-written with Alice Arlen) and a mobster's feisty independent daughter Cookie Voltecki (Cookie (1989), also co...

Nora Ephron, American author, playwright, screenwriter, and film director who was known for creating romantic comedies that feature biting wit and strong female characters. Her movies included Heartburn, When Harry Met Sally..., Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got Mail, and Julie & …

Apr 2, 2014 · Nora Ephron wrote and directed modern classic romantic comedies like 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'You’ve Got Mail and 'Julie & Julia.' (1941-2012) Who Was Nora Ephron? Nora Ephron's...

Oct 28, 2023 · How to watch every single movie from celebrated screenwriter and director Nora Ephron, from 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'Sleepless in Seattle' to 'Bewitched.'

Jun 27, 2012 · After great success as a journalist and author, Nora Ephron - who has died aged 71 - became one of Hollywood's finest makers of romantic comedies. Ironically, her big movie break was the...

She was an acclaimed essayist (Crazy Salad 1975), novelist (Heartburn 1983), and had written screenplays for several popular films, all featuring strong female characters, such as anti-nuclear activist Karen Silkwood (Silkwood (1983), co-written with Alice Arlen) and a mobster's feisty independent daughter Cookie Voltecki (Cookie (1989), also co...

Jun 27, 2012 · Nora Ephron, the essayist and humorist in the Dorothy Parker mold (only smarter and funnier, some said) who became one of her era’s most successful screenwriters and filmmakers,...

Nora Ephron (EHF-rihn; [1] May 19, 1941 – June 26, 2012) [2] was an American movie director, producer and novelist. Ephron was the eldest of the four daughters of writers Henry Ephron (1911-1992) and Phoebe Ephron (née Wolkind, 1914-1971).

Jan 13, 2025 · Nora Ephron (May 19, 1941–June 26, 2012) was an American screenwriter, film director, novelist, essayist, and journalist. She’s best remembered for her romantic comedy films, including When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail.