Eleanor Bergstein
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- April 17, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1980–2026 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Eleanor Bergstein.
Birth Date: April 17, 1938.
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Nationality/Identity: American writer, screenwriter, producer, and director.
Known For/Credits:
Dirty Dancing (1987) - writing and co-producing; based in large part on her own childhood.
Let It Be Me (1995).
It's My Turn (1980).
Personal: Previously married to Michael Paul Goldman.
Eleanor Bergstein is an American writer, screenwriter, producer, and director born on April 17, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She is best known for writing and co-producing the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, a popular 1980s romantic coming-of-age film that was based in large part on her own childhood. Her other known credits include the films It's My Turn (1980) and Let It Be Me (1995). Bergstein was previously married to Michael Paul Goldman.
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Career overview
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Name: Eleanor Bergstein.
Born: April 17, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Professions: American writer, producer, screenwriter, director.
Known for: Writing and co-producing the 1987 film Dirty Dancing (described as a popular 1980s film and a romantic coming-of-age film).
Dirty Dancing details: Based in large part on her own childhood/personal experience.
Other credits: Let It Be Me (1995), It's My Turn (1980).
Total known credits (TMDB): 8.
Personal info (not strictly career but context): Previously married to Michael Paul Goldman.
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Eleanor Bergstein is an American writer, producer, screenwriter, and director born on April 17, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her work on the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, which is described as a popular 1980s romantic coming-of-age film. Bergstein wrote and co-produced this film, which was based in large part on her own childhood and personal experiences.
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In addition to her work on Dirty Dancing, Bergstein has credits for Let It Be Me, released in 1995, and It's My Turn, released in 1980. Her professional profile includes roles as a writer and producer, with eight known credits listed on The Movie Database.
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Eleanor Bergstein is an American writer, producer, screenwriter, and director born on April 17, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York. She is widely recognized for her contributions to the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, a popular 1980s romantic coming-of-age film. Bergstein served as both a writer and co-producer for the production, which drew significantly from her own childhood and personal experiences.
Beyond her work on Dirty Dancing, Bergstein has been involved in other film projects, including the 1980 film It's My Turn and the 1995 film Let It Be Me. Her professional credits include eight entries on The Movie Database. Throughout her career, she has worked across several roles in the industry, including writing and producing.
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Name: Eleanor Bergstein
Born: April 17, 1938, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Roles: Writer, producer, screenwriter, director.
Major work: Dirty Dancing (1987).
Dirty Dancing details: Popular 1980s film, romantic coming-of-age film, based in large part on her own childhood/personal experience, she wrote and co-produced it
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- "Dirty Dancing", comédie romantique engagée (2026) as Self
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self
- Dirty Dancing (2017) Executive Producer
- Dirty Dancing (2017) Original Film Writer
- Dirty Dancing - The Phenomenon (2013) as Self
- Kellerman's: Reliving The Location (2013) as Self
- Let It Be Me (1995) Director
- Let It Be Me (1995) Writer
- Let It Be Me (1995) Co-Producer
- Dirty Dancing (1987) Writer
- Dirty Dancing (1987) Co-Producer
- It's My Turn (1980) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eleanor Bergstein best known for?
Eleanor Bergstein is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Movies That Made Us (2019), Dirty Dancing (2017), Dirty Dancing (2017), Dirty Dancing (1987).
When and where was Eleanor Bergstein born?
Eleanor Bergstein was born on April 17, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
How many credits does Eleanor Bergstein have?
Eleanor Bergstein has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2026.
What is Eleanor Bergstein's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self — aged about 81
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