Ephron, Phoebe (1914–1971)
Ephron, Phoebe (1914–1971)
American playwright and screenwriter. Born Phoebe Wolkind, Jan 26, 1914, in New York, NY; died Oct 13, 1971, in New York, NY; m. Henry Ephron (screenwriter), 1934; children: Nora Ephron (writer-director, b. 1941), Amy Ephron (production executive), Delia Ephron (writer), and one other daughter.
Collaborated with husband on stage comedies, including such hits as Three's a Family (1943) and Take Her She's Mine (1961); films include John Loves Mary, Belles on Their Toes, What Price Glory, There's No Business Like Show Business, Daddy Long Legs, Carousel and Desk Set.
See also the Ephrons' We Thought We Could Do Anything.
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