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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Screenwriters on Screenwriting
Character:
MOVIE • 2008
Prince of the City: The Real Story
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2007
Rescued from the Closet
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
The Trouble with 'Marnie'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2000
The Celluloid Closet
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1996
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
TV • 1962
Crew
Crew Credits
Lord of the Flies
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1990
Hothouse
Role: Writer
TV • 1988
Hothouse
Role: Creator
TV • 1988
The Verdict
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1982
Deathtrap
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1982
Deathtrap
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1982
Prince of the City
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1981
Prince of the City
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1981
It's My Turn
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1980
Just Tell Me What You Want
Role: Novel
MOVIE • 1980
Just Tell Me What You Want
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1980
Just Tell Me What You Want
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1980
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Role: Writer
TV • 1978
Family
Role: Writer
TV • 1976
Family
Role: Creator
TV • 1976
Funny Lady
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1975
The Borrowers
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1973
40 Carats
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1973
Travels with My Aunt
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1972
Cabaret
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1972