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.”

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 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).

A former 'Tonight Show' head writer and "Dueling Banjos" performer, he and Woody Allen also partnered on 'Sleeper' and two other films.

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

Marshall Brickman, the Oscar-winning screenwriter and creative force behind some of Woody Allen’s iconic films, Broadway's 'Jersey Boys,' and Johnny C

Known for his Oscar-winning collaboration on Woody Allen's 'Annie Hall', Marshall Brickman died Friday in Manhattan.

The pair collaborated on three of Woody Allen's most famous films, including 1977's "Annie Hall" "Sleeper" (1973) and "Manhattan" (1979).

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,