(born 1935) Highly original American film-maker, born Allen Stewart Konigsberg in Brooklyn.

Beginning as a stand-up comedian, he ultimately earned a worldwide reputation as an incredibly prolific and innovative writer, director and actor. He became famous for his hilarious portrayal of neurotic, intellectual Jewish New Yorkers (e.g. Annie Hall), but has experimented with many different film genres, including serious drama and offbeat musicals. In the summer of 1992, he gained additional public notoriety for his romantic relationship with Soon-Yi Previn, adopted daughter of his long-term romantic partner Mia Farrow.