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Nora Ephron (/ ˈ ɛ f r ə n / EF-rən; 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 Award and three Writers Guild of America Awards.
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- June 26, 2012 (aged 71), New York City, U.S.
- May 19, 1941, New York City, U.S.
- When Harry Met Sally (1989) It's true: Nora Ephron wrote the script for the best romantic comedy of all time. (I will not be taking objections at this time.)
- Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Ephron directed and wrote Sleepless in Seattle, another classic rom-com starring Meg Ryan. The film is about a recently widowed father (Tom Hanks) whose son, hoping to find a new wife for his dad, calls into a radio talk show, sparking the curiosity of a journalist (Ryan) who lives across the country.
- Heartburn (1986) Ephron adapted Heartburn, her novel of the same title, for the big screen in 1986. The story is about a woman who, among other things, discovers her husband is having an affair...
- You've Got Mail (1998) Back to the rom-coms! Ephron reunited with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan for You've Got Mail, which she wrote and directed in 1998.
Apr 2, 2014 · Gifted with a sharp wit, Ephron first made her mark as an essayist. In 1970, her articles collected and published in 1970's Wallflower at the Orgy and 1975's Crazy Salad. Her first novel ...
Nora Ephron. Writer: Julie & Julia. Nora Ephron was educated at Wellesley College, Massachusetts. 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 ...
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May 15, 2024 · Nora Ephron (born May 19, 1941, New York City, New York, U.S.—died June 26, 2012, New York City) was an American author, playwright, screenwriter, and film director who was known for creating romantic comedies that feature biting wit and strong female characters. Ephron was the eldest daughter of Hollywood screenwriters Henry and Phoebe ...
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2. Sleepless in Seattle. 1993 1h 45m PG. 6.8 (191K) Rate. 72 Metascore. A recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner. Director Nora Ephron Stars Tom Hanks Meg Ryan Ross Malinger. Nora Ephron's Sleepless in Seattle is a feather-light romantic comedy about two lovers who meet for the first time ...
May 14, 2021 · One of the movies I was most excited for when I embarked on my Ephron quest was Hanging Up, a 2000 comedy based off a book written by Ephron’s sister, Delia.Hanging Up stars Meg Ryan, Diane Keaton and Lisa Kudrow as three dysfunctional sisters who deal with the worsening health of their father (Walter Matthau).
