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.