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Woody Allen, born 1935
Early in his career as a stand-up comedian, Woody Allen was called the "undisputed master of one-liners." Much of his comedy was introspective and explained his own shortcomings, like his poor performance in high school. "It was a school for emotionally disturbed teachers," he would quip. And it was not his fault that he failed to make the chess team because of his height (five feet, six inches). Allen would eventually find his real niche as a filmmaker, with such popular comedies as Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986). The winner of four Academy Awards, Allen has appeared on the cover of Time twice since this 1972 cover.
Frank Cowan, 1972
Time cover, July 3, 1972 |