
Jay Presson Allen
Known for Writing · 6 credits
- Born
- 1922-03-03
- Died
- 2006-05-01
- Place of birth
- San Angelo, Texas, USA
Biography
Jay Presson Allen (March 3, 1922 – May 1, 2006) was an American screenwriter, television producer and novelist. She was one of few women making a living as a screenwriter at a time when women were a rarity in the profession. She was born as Jacqueline Presson, the only child of Willie Mae, a buyer, and Albert Jack Presson, a department store merchant. She wrote the screenplay for Lord of the Flies (1990) under the pseudonym Sara Schiff.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (5)
About Jay Presson Allen
Jay Presson Allen (March 3, 1922 – May 1, 2006) was an American screenwriter, television producer and novelist. She was one of few women making a living as a screenwriter at a time when women were a rarity in the profession. She was born as Jacqueline Presson, the only child of Willie Mae, a buyer, and Albert Jack Presson, a department store merchant. She wrote the screenplay for Lord of the Flies (1990) under the pseudonym Sara Schiff. With 6 credits spanning from 1962 to 2008, Jay Presson Allen has appeared in 5 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Jay Presson Allen Movies
- The Celluloid Closet (1996) — as Self
- The Trouble with 'Marnie' (2000) — as Self
- Rescued from the Closet (2001) — as Self
- Prince of the City: The Real Story (2007) — as Self
- Screenwriters on Screenwriting (2008)
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