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).

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

His five-decade career spanned film, television, and Broadway, and included four movies with Woody Allen alongside making movies of his own

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

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