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Eleanor Bergstein is an American screenwriter, producer, and director best known for writing the screenplay for the 1987 romantic drama film Dirty Dancing. She also wrote the screenplay for the 2004 prequel, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. Bergstein was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 17, 1938. She attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she earned a degree in English literature. She then attended the Yale School of Drama, where she earned a master's degree in playwriting. Bergstein began her career as a playwright, writing the play "The Big Love" in 1971. She then wrote the screenplay for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, which was a major box office success and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. She also wrote the screenplay for the 2004 prequel, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. In addition to her work in film, Bergstein has written several books, including the novel "Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life" and the children's book "The Time of the King". She has also written for television, including episodes of the series "The Wonder Years" and "The Golden Girls". Bergstein is married to film producer Bruce Gilbert. They have two children.

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Occupation writer,producer,director
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 17 April 1938
Birthday 17 April
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Eleanor Bergstein's Husband?

Her husband is Michael Paul Goldman (17 January 1965 - present)

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2008

According to a December 2008 interview with Dirty Dancing screenwriter Eleanor Bergstein, the characters of Baby and Johnny were both influenced by Bergstein's own biography. Like Baby Houseman, Bergstein came from a liberal Jewish family who visited Catskills resorts during the 1960s; her father was a doctor; and she was nicknamed "Baby" until she was 22 years old. Like Johnny Castle, Bergstein was a skilled "dirty dancer" who learned at house parties and later became an Arthur Murray instructor.

1987

She is a writer and producer, known for Dirty Dancing (1987), Let It Be Me (1995) and It's My Turn (1980).

1938

Eleanor Bergstein was born on April 17, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.