How did Woody Allen get his start in the film industry?

Born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 1, 1935, Woody Allen is an American film director, screenwriter, actor and author who is best known for his romantic comedy films containing elements of parody and slapstick. He is also known for writing strong and well-defined characters for his female stars. read more

Woody felt the movie was less funny as a result and resented what had been done to his screenplay. His next project was theoretically his first directorial debut but not in the way that we think of movie direction. read more

First serious film Allen made his first serious film, Annie Hall, in 1977. It was a bittersweet (having both pleasure and pain) comedy about a romance that ends sadly. The movie won four Academy Awards (Oscars) including Best Screenplay (script) for Allen. read more