Nora Ephron
| Best known as a Screenwriter based on credits in that role in 9 films, with $1,036,249,396 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #259) |
| Best-known technical roles: Julie & Julia (Director), Julie & Julia (Screenwriter), Julie & Julia (Producer), You’ve Got Mail (Director), You’ve Got Mail (Screenwriter) |
| Best-known acting roles: Dinner party guest (Husbands and Wives) |
| Born: May 19, 1941 |
| Died: June 26, 2012 |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As an Actor | (Unclassified) | 1 | $10,555,619 | $0 | $10,555,619 |
| In Technical Roles | Screenwriter | 9 | $654,409,137 | $381,840,259 | $1,036,249,396 |
| Director | 7 | $511,970,444 | $365,833,846 | $877,804,290 | |
| Producer | 3 | $273,260,080 | $240,215,404 | $513,475,484 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 53,401-53,500) | 53,470 | $10,555,619 |
| Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 58,701-58,800) | 58,771 | $10,555,619 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 170 | $511,970,444 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) | 552 | $273,260,080 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 147 | $654,409,137 |
| Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 303 | $365,833,846 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 732 | $240,215,404 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 490 | $381,840,259 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 228 | $877,804,290 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 648 | $513,475,484 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 259 | $1,036,249,396 |
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All Acting Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1992 | Husbands and Wives | Dinner party guest | $10,555,619 | $10,555,619 | |
| Averages | $10,555,619 | n/a | $10,555,619 | ||
| Totals | 1 | $10,555,619 | n/a | $10,555,619 | |
Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 50,801-50,900) | 50,873 | $10,555,619 |
| Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 53,401-53,500) | 53,470 | $10,555,619 |
| Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 55,701-55,800) | 55,729 | $10,555,619 |
| Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 58,701-58,800) | 58,771 | $10,555,619 |
All Technical Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2009 | Julie & Julia | Director Screenwriter Producer |
$94,125,426 | $37,390,752 | $131,516,178 |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Bewitched | Director Producer Screenwriter |
$63,313,159 | $67,846,147 | $131,159,306 |
| Oct 27, 2000 | Lucky Numbers | Director | $10,014,234 | $10,014,234 | |
| Feb 18, 2000 | Hanging Up | Screenwriter | $36,037,909 | $15,829,814 | $51,867,723 |
| Dec 18, 1998 | You’ve Got Mail | Director Screenwriter Producer |
$115,821,495 | $134,978,505 | $250,800,000 |
| Dec 25, 1996 | Michael | Director Screenwriter |
$95,345,070 | $24,400,000 | $119,745,070 |
| Dec 21, 1994 | Mixed Nuts | Director Screenwriter |
$6,670,176 | $6,670,176 | |
| Jun 25, 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | Director Screenwriter |
$126,680,884 | $101,218,442 | $227,899,326 |
| Aug 17, 1990 | My Blue Heaven | Screenwriter | $23,591,472 | $23,591,472 | |
| Jul 14, 1989 | When Harry Met Sally… | Screenwriter | $92,823,546 | $176,599 | $93,000,145 |
| Averages | $66,442,337 | $54,548,608 | $104,626,363 | ||
| Totals | 10 | $664,423,371 | $381,840,259 | $1,046,263,630 | |
Director Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2009 | Julie & Julia | $20,027,956 | 2,528 | $94,125,426 | $131,516,178 | 71.6% |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Bewitched | $20,131,130 | 3,188 | $63,313,159 | $131,159,306 | 48.3% |
| Oct 27, 2000 | Lucky Numbers | $4,536,625 | 2,528 | $10,014,234 | $10,014,234 | 100.0% |
| Dec 18, 1998 | You’ve Got Mail | $18,426,749 | 2,961 | $115,821,495 | $250,800,000 | 46.2% |
| Dec 25, 1996 | Michael | $17,435,711 | 2,325 | $95,345,070 | $119,745,070 | 79.6% |
| Dec 21, 1994 | Mixed Nuts | $2,307,850 | 1,318 | $6,670,176 | $6,670,176 | 100.0% |
| Jun 25, 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | $17,253,733 | 1,657 | $126,680,884 | $227,899,326 | 55.6% |
| Averages | $14,302,822 | 2,358 | $73,138,635 | $125,400,613 | 71.6% | |
| Totals | 7 | $511,970,444 | $877,804,290 | |||
Producer Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2009 | Julie & Julia | $20,027,956 | 2,528 | $94,125,426 | $131,516,178 | 71.6% |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Bewitched | $20,131,130 | 3,188 | $63,313,159 | $131,159,306 | 48.3% |
| Dec 18, 1998 | You’ve Got Mail | $18,426,749 | 2,961 | $115,821,495 | $250,800,000 | 46.2% |
| Averages | $19,528,612 | 2,892 | $91,086,693 | $171,158,495 | 55.3% | |
| Totals | 3 | $273,260,080 | $513,475,484 | |||
Writer Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2009 | Julie & Julia | $20,027,956 | 2,528 | $94,125,426 | $131,516,178 | 71.6% |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Bewitched | $20,131,130 | 3,188 | $63,313,159 | $131,159,306 | 48.3% |
| Feb 18, 2000 | Hanging Up | $15,710,411 | 2,620 | $36,037,909 | $51,867,723 | 69.5% |
| Dec 18, 1998 | You’ve Got Mail | $18,426,749 | 2,961 | $115,821,495 | $250,800,000 | 46.2% |
| Dec 25, 1996 | Michael | $17,435,711 | 2,325 | $95,345,070 | $119,745,070 | 79.6% |
| Dec 21, 1994 | Mixed Nuts | $2,307,850 | 1,318 | $6,670,176 | $6,670,176 | 100.0% |
| Jun 25, 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | $17,253,733 | 1,657 | $126,680,884 | $227,899,326 | 55.6% |
| Aug 17, 1990 | My Blue Heaven | $6,207,092 | 1,868 | $23,591,472 | $23,591,472 | 100.0% |
| Jul 14, 1989 | When Harry Met Sally… | $1,094,453 | 1,401 | $92,823,546 | $93,000,145 | 99.8% |
| Averages | $13,177,232 | 2,207 | $72,712,126 | $115,138,822 | 74.5% | |
| Totals | 9 | $654,409,137 | $1,036,249,396 | |||
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 170 | $511,970,444 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) | 552 | $273,260,080 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 147 | $654,409,137 |
| Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 303 | $365,833,846 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 732 | $240,215,404 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 490 | $381,840,259 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 228 | $877,804,290 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 648 | $513,475,484 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 259 | $1,036,249,396 |