Nora Ephron
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Women’s Issues, Literature, Publishing, Popular Culture
- Subcategories: Authors, Writers, Entertainment, Entertainers, Films, Movies, Motion Pictures, Media, Journalism, Journalists, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Women’s History
Article abstract: Known for her critical, comedic observations in magazine writing and films, Ephron is one of Hollywood’s most successful screenwriters and directors.
Early Life
Nora Ephron was born in New York City on May 19, 1941, the eldest of four daughters of screenwriters Henry Ephron and Phoebe Wolkind Ephron. Henry, whose plays had not been produced, worked in the New York theater as stage manager for playwright George S. Kaufman and director Moss Hart.
When Nora was born, Phoebe rejected full-time motherhood, and Phoebe and Henry began...
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