Jay Presson Allen
Writing
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
Writing16
movieLord of the Flies
1990
Screenplay
tvHothouse
1988
Writer
movieDeathtrap
1982
Screenplay
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Writer
moviePrince of the City
1981
Screenplay
movieJust Tell Me What You Want
1980
Novel, Screenplay
tvFamily
1976
Writer
movieFunny Lady
1975
Screenplay
movieThe Borrowers
1973
Writer
movie40 Carats
1973
Writer
movieTravels with My Aunt
1972
Screenplay
movieCabaret
1972
Screenplay
movieThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
1969
Theatre Play, Screenplay
movieMarnie
1964
Screenplay
movieWives and Lovers
1963
Theatre Play
Acting6
Production5
tvHothouse
1988
Executive Producer
movieDeathtrap
1982
Executive Producer
moviePrince of the City
1981
Executive Producer
movieIt's My Turn
1980
Executive Producer
Creator2
tvHothouse
1988
Creator
tvFamily
1976
Creator
Directing1
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Director