Eleanor Perry

Screenwriter

Birthday November 29, 1914

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Cleveland, OH

DEATH DATE Mar 14, 1981 (66)

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About

Legendary screenwriter who is best known for her screenplays like The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (1973), The Deadly Trap (1971), and Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970).

Before Fame

While studying at Western Reserve University, she wrote for the college's literary magazine.

Trivia

She won two Emmy awards during her lengthy career.

Family Life

She married Frank Perry, a director.

Associated With

She and filmmaker Tyler Perry both wrote films centered on the angry female narrative.