Birth of Woody Allen (born Allen Stewart Konigsberg
Birth of Woody Allen (born Allen Stewart Konigsberg)
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Woody Allen Biography and Timeline
Follow Woody Allen through 64 dated historical records for United States of America.
Woody Allen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1935
1961
Duplex
Starts a new career as a stand-up comedian, debuting in a Greenwich Village club called the Duplex
1965
Whats New, Pussycat?
First movie production of "Whats New, Pussycat?", wrote the initial screenplay
1966
Whats Up, Tiger Lily?
Allens first directorial effort is "Whats Up, Tiger Lily?"
1969
Drama
Makes his debut at Broadway appearing in his own play, "Play it Again, Sam"
Take the Money and Run Film
In 1969, Woody Allen made Take the Money and Run, a mock-documentary-style crime comedy about an inept bank robber.
1971
Bananas Film
In 1971, Woody Allen made Bananas, a political farce in which an American becomes involved in a fictional revolution.
1972
Play It Again, Sam
Woody Allen stars in the film version of "Play It Again, Sam", which is directed by Herbert Ross. Directs Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask)
1973
Sleeper Film
In 1973, Woody Allen made Sleeper, a science-fiction comedy following a man awakened in the distant future.
1975
Love and Death Film
In 1975, Woody Allen made Love and Death, a satire of Russian literature and philosophical questions.
1976
The Front
Woody Allen stars in "The Front", directed by Martin Ritt, a humorous and poignant account of Hollywood blacklisting during the 1950s
1977
Academy Award
Wins best screenplay for "Annie Hall". "Anniie Hall" wins four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, an unusual feat for a comedy, and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Diane Keaton
Anniie Hall
"Anniie Hall" wins four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, an unusual feat for a comedy, and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Diane Keaton. "Annie Hall" marks a major turn to more sophisticated humor and thoughtful drama
1978
Interiors Film
In 1978, Woody Allen made Interiors, his first dramatic feature, about a family affected by separation.
Drama
Writes and directs the gloomy drama "Interiors", in the style of the late Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, one of Allens major influences
1979
Manhattan
"Manhattan", released in 1979, is a black-and-white film that can be viewed as an homage to New York City, which has been described as the true "main character" of the movie
1980
Stardust Memories Film
In 1980, Woody Allen made Stardust Memories, a comedy-drama about a filmmaker reassessing his career at a festival.
1982
A Midsummer Nights Sex Comedy Film
In 1982, Woody Allen made A Midsummer Nights Sex Comedy, a period romantic comedy inspired by Ingmar Bergman.
1983
Zelig Film
In 1983, Woody Allen made Zelig, a mock documentary following a man whose appearance transforms to match others.
1984
Broadway Danny Rose Film
In 1984, Woody Allen made Broadway Danny Rose, a show-business comedy about a talent agent and his unlikely client.
1985
BAFTA
Wins best best screenplay for "Broadway Danny Rose"
The Purple Rose of Cairo Film
In 1985, Woody Allen made The Purple Rose of Cairo, a fantasy about a film character who steps out of the screen.
1986
Academy Award
Wins best screenplay for "Hannah and Her Sisters"
BAFTA
Wins best screenplay for "The Purple Rose of Cairo ". Wins best best film for "The Purple Rose of Cairo "
Hannah and Her Sisters
Writes & stars in, "Hannah and Her Sisters"
1987
BAFTA
Wins best screenplay for "Hannah and Her Sisters". Wins best Dirrector for "Hannah and Her Sisters"
Radio Days Film
In 1987, Woody Allen made Radio Days, an ensemble comedy-drama recalling radio entertainment in the 1930s and 1940s.
September Film
In 1987, Woody Allen made September, a chamber drama about romantic tensions during a weekend gathering.
1988
Another Woman Film
In 1988, Woody Allen made Another Woman, a psychological drama starring Gena Rowlands as a woman confronting her choices.
1989
Crimes and Misdemeanors Film
In 1989, Woody Allen made Crimes and Misdemeanors, a film intertwining infidelity, guilt and questions of morality.
Oedipus Wrecks Film
In 1989, Woody Allen made Oedipus Wrecks, a contribution to the New York Stories anthology portraying a man and his intrusive mother.
1990
Alice Film
In 1990, Woody Allen made Alice, a fantasy about a dissatisfied woman seeking a different life.
1991
Shadows and Fog Film
In 1991, Woody Allen made Shadows and Fog, a black-and-white homage to expressionist cinema and theatrical mystery.
1992
Husbands and Wives Film
In 1992, Woody Allen made Husbands and Wives, a relationship drama set against the breakup of a long marriage.
1993
BAFTA
Wins best screenplay for " Husbands and Wives"
Manhattan Murder Mystery Film
In 1993, Woody Allen made Manhattan Murder Mystery, a comic mystery about a Manhattan couple investigating a suspicious death.
1994
Bullets Over Broadway Film
In 1994, Woody Allen made Bullets Over Broadway, a backstage crime comedy featuring a playwright and a gangster-connected production.
Dont Drink the Water Film
In 1994, Woody Allen made Dont Drink the Water, a television adaptation of his stage comedy about tourists caught in political upheaval.
1995
Mighty Aphrodite Film
In 1995, Woody Allen made Mighty Aphrodite, a comedy about a sportswriter who searches for the birth mother of his adopted son.
1996
Everyone Says I Love You Film
In 1996, Woody Allen made Everyone Says I Love You, a musical romance whose characters unexpectedly sing about their relationships.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.