Jay Presson Allen

Jay Presson Allen (born Jacqueline Presson; March 3, 1922 – May 1, 2006) was an American screenwriter, playwright, and novelist. Known for her withering wit and sometimes off-color wisecracks, she was one of the few women making a living as a screenwriter at a time when women were a rarity in the profession.

Jay Presson Allen
Allen c. 1970
BornJacqueline Presson
(1922-03-03)March 3, 1922
San Angelo, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 2006(2006-05-01) (aged 84)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation
  • Screenwriter
  • playwright
  • novelist
SpouseRobert M. Davis
(1940s; divorced)
Lewis M. Allen
(1955–2003; his death)
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