Nora Ephron was an American writer, director, and producer who was best known for her romantic comedies. She wrote and directed films such as When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You've Got Mail. She also wrote the screenplay for the hit movie Silkwood. Ephron was nominated for three Academy Awards and won a BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay for When Harry Met Sally. She was also the recipient of numerous awards including the Writers Guild of America Lifetime Achievement Award.