The Oscar-winning screenwriter collaborated on comedies with Allen and directed movies of his own. He also co-wrote the book for the hit musical “Jersey Boys.”

Marshall Brickmam, who has died aged 85, was an Oscar- and BAFTA-winning screenwriter who helped redefine Woody Allen’s screen persona with his work on Annie Hall (1977) and Manhattan (1979).

In an interview, Mr. Allen describes the years he spent collaborating with Mr. Brickman, a friend, on beloved movies. Mr. Brickman died on Friday.

Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote hit films with Woody Allen including 'Annie Hall,' and the musical 'Jersey Boys,' has died at age 85.

Marshall Brickman, who won an Oscar for writing "Annie Hall" alongside Woody Allen and co-wrote "Sleeper" and "Manhattan," died Friday.

The duo won an Oscar for “Annie Hall.” Mr. Brickman went on to write Broadway shows, including “Jersey Boys,” and make movies of his own.

Marshall Brickman, the writer and director known for co-writing some of Woody Allen‘s earlier works, has died. He was 85. The Oscar winner’s daughter Sophie Brickman announced that her father died Friday in Manhattan,

The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen‘s best films, the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” and a number of Johnny Carson’s most beloved sketches,