Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Marshall Brickman Dies at 85

Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, known for his collaborations with Woody Allen and contributions to the Broadway musical 'Jersey Boys' and Johnny Carson's sketches, has passed away at 85 in Manhattan. Brickman co-wrote acclaimed films such as 'Annie Hall,' 'Manhattan,' and 'Manhattan Murder Mystery' with Allen, with 'Annie Hall' earning an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. His career began in the early 1960s when he wrote jokes for Allen while playing banjo for the folk group the Tarriers. Brickman was born in Rio de Janeiro to Jewish socialist parents and later moved to Brooklyn, New York. Despite his various successes, he is perhaps best remembered for the wit and cultural reflections captured in his screenwriting. He is survived by his wife and daughters, leaving behind a legacy that spans film, television, and theater.