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Nora Ephron

Date of Death: June 26, 2012 (71)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Ephron is well known for her films When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, You've Go Mail and more recently, Julie & Julia. For the stage, Ephron has written Short Talks on the Universe, the Drama Desk Award-winning Love, Loss, and What I Wore, Imaginary Friends, Lucky Guy, and more.



Ephron started her career as a newspaper reporter for the New York Post and then became a magazine writer for Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, and New York Magazine. After gaining a reputation as a journalist, Ephron turned to screenwriting and directing. Her break-out success came in 1989, with the release of When Harry Met Sally, followed four years later with another box office hit, Sleepless in Seattle, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. This film, which Ephron also directed, grossed over $200 million worldwide and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay. Ephron again teamed up with Hanks & Ryan for You've Got Mail which was also an international box office hit.

Ephron's play, Imaginary Friends, debuted on Broadway in 2002 and was followed by a play she co-wrote with her sister, Love, Loss and What I Wore. Her final film was the critically acclaimed Julie & Julia starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.

She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller I Feel Bad About My Next: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman and I Remember Nothing and Other Reflections.

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Movies

Silkwood
[ 1983 ] writer
Crimes and Misdemeanors
[ 1989 ] Wedding Guest
Cookie
[ 1989 ] writer
When Harry Met Sally...
[ 1989 ] writer
My Blue Heaven
[ 1990 ] writer
Husbands and Wives
[ 1992 ] Dinner Party Guests
This Is My Life
[ 1992 ] writer
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] writer
Mixed Nuts
[ 1994 ] writer
Michael
[ 1996 ] producer
You've Got Mail
[ 1998 ] producer
Lucky Numbers
[ 2000 ] producer
Hanging Up
[ 2000 ] producer
Bewitched
[ 2005 ] producer
Julie & Julia
[ 2009 ] producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

Nora Ephron , Lucky Guy

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Interview: LEFT ON TENTH Playwright Delia Ephron Is Making Miracles On Broadway

The romantic comedy is alive and well on Broadway in the charming new play, Left On Tenth. The dramedy, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, is an adaptation of the 2022 memoir from novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and rom-com icon, Delia Ephron. Read our interview with the playwright here!
Kate Winslet, Kerry Washington, & More Honored for 2024 WIF

WIF (formerly known as Women In Film, Los Angeles) has announced that Annette Bening, Michelle Buteau, Joey King, Ellen Kuras, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kerry Washington, and Kate Winslet will be honored at the 2024 WIF Honors, taking place on Thursday, October 24, at The Beverly Hilton.
Jamie Lee Curtis Receives Honorary Degree at AFI Conservatory Commencement

The American Film Institute (AFI) conferred a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Jamie Lee Curtis during the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2024 commencement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. 
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
Pompano Players Professional Theater Company to Launch at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center

The Pompano Players debut at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, bringing a dynamic lineup of theatrical performances to the community. Discover their upcoming shows and experience local talent on stage.
23rd Annual Tribeca Festival Announces 2024 Competition Winners

The Tribeca Festival has announced its 2024 competition winners, celebrating outstanding achievements in film, documentaries, and immersive storytelling.
Photos: First Look at LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE at On the Verge Theatre

On the Verge Theatre is now presenting Love, Loss, and What I Wore, a vibrant comedy adapted from the book by Ilene Beckerman and brought to life by the talented Nora and Delia Ephron. Check out all new photos here!
LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE Comes To Vagabond Players in May

Vagabond Players will conclude their 108th season with Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's acclaimed comedy hit, LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE (based on the book by Ilene Beckerman) directed by Belle Burr.
THE OFFICE Cast- From Screen to Stage

Steve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA. Did you know many other The Office stars have appeared on stage as well? Take a look back on the theatrical history of the cast of The Office!
LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Comes to On the Verge Theatre Next Month

On the Verge Theatre has announced its upcoming production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore, a vibrant comedy adapted from the book by Ilene Beckerman and brought to life by the talented Nora and Delia Ephron.
Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Stroman To Direct

Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.
Photos: First Look at Theatre Aspen's Star-Studded LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE

Theatre Aspen has released photos from their production of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Drama Desk Award-winning play Love, Loss, and What I Wore, starring Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez, and more. Check them out here!
Frank Farrell Productions to Present Walt Kelly's SONGS OF THE POGO at NYC Fringe

Ben Masterton and Frank Farrell Productions will present Walt Kelly's Songs of the Pogo written by Walt Kelly and Norman Monath and directed by Frank Farrell.
Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen

Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Sara Bareilles and Sarah Ruhl Are Adapting Meg Wolitzer's THE INTERESTINGS Into a Musical

Sara Bareilles and Pulitzer Prize finalist and Sarah Ruhl will team up for a new musical - The Interestings – based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Meg Wolitzer.
Review: LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at JCC Centerstage Theatre

The power of memory is a fascinating thing. We all have that one song that transports us back to our wedding day, or that TV commercial that immediately makes us think of our Dad, or a smell that evokes the comfort of Christmas morning. Nora and Delia Ephron’s play “Love, Loss and What I Wore” explores how that same emotional attachment exists with our clothes, and how—often unintentionally—we chronicle the many chapters of our lives, both the ups and the downs, through the clothes we wear.
Exclusive: Marilu Henner & Caroline Aaron Talk MADWOMEN OF THE WEST on The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales

In this episode of The Theatre Podcast, Alan Seales sits down with Marilu Henner and Caroline Aaron to discuss their careers, memorable moments, and new off-Broadway play MADWOMEN OF THE WEST. Tune in for an exclusive conversation with these talented actresses.
Joy Behar to Present BONKERS IN THE BOROUGHS at NY Comedy Festival

Join Joy Behar at the New York Comedy Festival as she presents 'Bonkers in the Boroughs,' a collection of five short plays that capture the love, passion, and dysfunction of New York family life. Don't miss this hilarious evening of theater, running from November 3-5.
Brooke Adams Joins MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway

A cast change has been announced for the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. Brooke Adams will join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron, under the direction of Thomas Caruso.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Nora Ephron written?

Nora Ephron has written 4 shows including Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), Imaginary Friends (Playwright), Love, Loss, and What I Wore (Playwright), Lucky Guy (Playwright).

What awards has Nora Ephron been nominated for?

Nora Ephron has been nominated for the Best Play category at the Tony Awards for her play "Lucky Guy".

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